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- Macquarie University Student Mobility Team
- Level 2 (C225), 10 Hadenfeld Avenue
- Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia
- E: exchange.studyabroad@mq.edu.au
2025 Study Abroad Fact Sheet
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Are you an international student wanting to study abroad here in Sydney? Macquarie offers a diverse and flexible study abroad program with a wide range of courses and subjects.
Enhance your university experience, make lifelong friendships, and connect with people in a vibrant city.
Our flexible study abroad program provides you with the opportunity to study for one or two semesters in a wide range of study areas.
Upon completion of the study abroad program, you will be able to credit your studies towards a degree at your home university.
Program eligibility
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the program you must:
- have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 60. If you are a Law student, the requirement is a WAM of 65.
- meet Macquarie University English language requirements of IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).
Visa and study requirements
Australian student visa rules require you to enrol (and remain enrolled) in a full-time study load. This is three or four units (30 to 40 credit points) per semester.
Study abroad students must also meet the following requirements:
- have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 60 (equivalent to a cumulative grade point average -GPA- of 2.5 out of 4.0). If you are a Law student, the requirement is a WAM of 65.
- meet Macquarie University English language requirements.
Fees
As a study abroad student, you'll pay an up-front fee, which includes tuition and administration costs. This fee doesn't include other costs like accommodation, books or gym membership.
| 3 units | 4 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per semester (2025) | AUD 8,500 | AUD 11,400 |
Key dates
| Semester Dates | Session 2, 2024 | Session 1, 2025 | Session 2, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 30 April 2024 | 31 October 2024 | 30 April 2025 |
| Orientation Period | 15 July 2024 | 17 February 2025 | 21 July 2025 |
| Study Period Start | 22 July 2024 | 24 February 2025 | 28 July 2025 |
| Teaching Census | 16 August 2024 | 21 March 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
| Recess | 16 - 29 September 2024 | 14 - 25 April 2025 | 22 September - 6 October 2025 |
| Classes Resume | 30 September 2024 | 26 April 2025 | 7 October 2025 |
| Exams | 4 - 22 November 2024 | 10 - 27 June 2025 | 10 - 28 November |
For a full list of academic dates, please see the University calendar of dates.
What you'll study
As a Study Abroad student, you will have the opportunity to build your own study program from a wide range of units offered at Macquarie University. Please refer to the handbook and unit guide for information on available units.
When choosing a unit to study you should consider the following:
- As a student visa holder, you are required to enrol in a full-time study load of 3-4 units (30-40 credit points), with 75% of the credit points completed in the internal (face-to-face) delivery mode.
- See more information about our credit points, grading system and unit levels.
- You must receive approval from your home institution for the units you choose. Make sure to reach out to your academic advisor.
- You must have met the academic prerequisites of each unit. Check each unit's prerequisites in the handbook.
- Ensure the chosen unit is offered in the intended session (semester) of study (Session 1 or Session 2). Check unit offerings in the handbook.
- You must select units appropriate for your level of study:
- Undergraduate unit levels: 1000 level (1st year), 2000 level (2nd year), 3000 level (3rd year), 4000 level (4th year)
- Postgraduate unit levels: 8000 level, 9000 level.
- You must not study a restricted unit. This also includes all units taught at the Macquarie City campus.
While studying abroad at Macquarie University, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the Global Leadership Certificate. This extra-curricular program at no additional cost will help you broaden your knowledge from an Australian perspective!
How to apply
There are two ways you can apply:
- directly to Macquarie University – view the steps you need to take
- through a partner representative in your own country.
Study Abroad resources
Make sure to go through the following material for information on our Study Abroad program and life at Macquarie:
About your visa
To come to Australia as a Study Abroad student, you will need to apply for and obtain a Subclass 500 Student visa.
For information on this visa type, eligibility, visa conditions, and how to apply, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Find out about obtaining a student visa
Visa applicants should refer to the Document Checklist Tool to find out which documents need to be attached to their visa application and acceptable English language tests to satisfy the visa requirements.
Getting started at Macquarie
Once you've been accepted to study with Macquarie Uni, applied for you visa and enrolled in your classes (you will receive information about online enrolment approximately six to eight weeks before the session starts) you will need to prepare for your arrival.
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