Macquarie University

About

Located in Sydney, Australia, Macquarie University is globally renowned for its exceptional programs in linguistics, business, psychology, and earth sciences, alongside pioneering research in hearing and health. The campus offers a vibrant, multicultural learning environment supported by a dedicated International Student Support team that assists with everything from arrival services to academic mentoring and career guidance. While most degrees are taught in English, international students benefit from specialized pathway programs through the Macquarie University College to help transition into undergraduate or postgraduate studies. A distinctive characteristic that sets the university apart is its on-campus, private teaching hospital—the first of its kind in Australia—which integrates world-class clinical care directly with cutting-edge medical research and student learning.

Background

Macquarie University ( mə-KWORR-ee) is a public research university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the third university to be established in the Sydney metropolitan area. Established as a verdant university, Macquarie has four faculties, as well as the Macquarie University Hospital, which are on the university's main Wallumattagal campus in the suburb of Macquarie Park. The university is the first in Australia to fully align its degree system with the Bologna Accord.

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