Contact us
- Macquarie University Student Mobility Team
- 8 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue
- Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia
- E: exchange.studyabroad@mq.edu.au
Key information about the program and application process
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Budget guideAre 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.
To be eligible for the program you must:
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:
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 | |
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Price per semester (2024) | $8,100 | $10,900 |
Semester Dates | Session 1, 2024 | Session 2, 2024 |
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Application Deadline | 30 October 2023 | 30 April 2024 |
Orientation Period | 12 February 2024 | 15 July 2024 |
Study Period Start | 19 February 2024 | 22 July 2024 |
Teaching Census | 15 April 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
Recess | 15 - 28 April 2024 | 16 - 29 September 2024 |
Classes Resume | 29 April 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
Exams | 3 - 21 June 2024 | 4 - 22 November 2024 |
For a full list of academic dates, please see the University calendar of dates.
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. For the full list of unit information and availability, please refer to the handbook and unit guide.
While studying abroad at Macquarie University, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the Global Leadership Certificate. This program is extra-curricular and at no additional cost; It is the best way to broaden your knowledge from an Australian perspective!
There are two ways you can apply:
Make sure to go through the following material for information on our Study Abroad program and life at Macquarie:
We held webinars on the 16th and 18th of January for our S1 2024 Exchange and Study Abroad students. Here, we provided important information on what to do before and as soon as you arrive in Sydney, on life at Macquarie, on the enrolment process, and on upcoming events.
If you were not able to attend, make sure to watch the video below. You need to register first to receive the link to the recording.
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.
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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