1. Macquarie University
  2. About
  3. About the University
  4. Vision and strategy

Macquarie University is a university of service, engagement and empowerment

We serve, engage and empower our people, nurturing a culture of innovation in education, research and healthcare as a thriving academic community that transforms and improves lives. We serve our communities, Australia and around the globe, working with partners who share our values and passion for positive impact to create a better world.

Our University: A Framing of Dynamic Futures

Our University: A Framing of Dynamic Futures

The strategic framework provides a long-term scaffold, setting a vision of institutional priorities.

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University Operating Plan 2025–2030

University Operating Plan 2025–2030

The plan defines our medium-term objectives, accelerating progress towards our long-term goals.

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Core strategies

These strategies articulate the strategic direction for each of the three core, mission-critical University endeavours.

Education strategy

Education strategy

The Macquarie Advantage is essential to the pursuit of a transformative education experience.

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Research strategy

Research strategy

We harness the power of collaboration to deliver person-centred care, learning and research.

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Health strategy

Health strategy

We are transforming healthcare delivery through innovation and integration to improve lives.

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Enabling priorities

Faculty-level strategies

The faculty-level strategies intersect the core strategies to deliver on the mid-term strategic outcomes.

Arts

The Faculty of Arts is a value-driven academic enterprise with the student experience at its heart.

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Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering is leading positive change through education and research.

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Medicine, Health & Human

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is transforming health education and delivery.

Read the FMHHS strategy

Macquarie Business School

Macquarie Business School provides inspiring and engaging business education and research.

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MQ College

The Macquarie University College helps students acquire the knowledge to succeed in their studies.

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