Macquarie University (Sydney)

Macquarie University is a universitywide partner in Sydney, Australia.
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Webpages | General information for exchange students With a wide array of different units available on the course handbook, students should be able to find a unit that would fit their interests and study plans, as long as it is not on the restricted units list. |
Social media | Macquarie University - Australia's number 1 modern university (YouTube) |
Academic calendar | Semester I: 3rd Week of February - 3rd week of June Orientation week commences generally in the 2nd week of February for Semester I and in the 3rd week of July for Semester II. Exams take place in the 2nd- 4th week of June for Semester I and in the 2nd- 4th week of November for Semester II. |
Requirements | GPA (Average Grade) The GPA requirement at this university is 2.5. This is comparable to an average grade 6.55 or above at Utrecht University. English Language Requirement A grade of 7 or higher in final year English VWO or Students enrolled in a fully English taught Bachelor or Master programme (for example UCU), can provide a letter attesting to the fact that their degree is taught and assessed entirely in English. Please check the most recent language requirements on the website of the host university. |
Courses at Master’s level | Yes, if students have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor degree. Individual subjects/units/courses will be approved in accordance with selection criteria and previous studies. |
Language of instruction | English |
Housing assistance | Yes. Macquarie offers shared and studio apartments on campus with access to several facilities. |
Estimated living costs per month | Estimated living costs are between 1,300 AUD and 2,000 AUD a month, depending on your lifestyle. (Estimate from 2020). You can find a more detailed breakdown of the living costs in the International Student Guide. |
Credits | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
Number of places available | 8 places per year (bilateral exchange). |
Selection | Selection was not necessary in the last few years. |

Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.