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.
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Academic calendar	Semester I: 3^rd Week of February - 3^rdweek of June Semester II: 4^th Week of July - end of November Orientation week commences generally in the 2^nd week of February for Semester I and in the 3^rd week of July for Semester II. Exams take place in the 2^nd- 4^th week of June for Semester I and in the 2^nd- 4^th 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. You must meet the GPA requirement at the moment of application at Utrecht University (1st of December) English Language Requirement A grade of 7 or higher in final year English VWO or A TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Cambridge test. 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. The language requirements must be met at the moment of application to the host university. 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. More information on university-operated accommodation More information on other options for accommodation
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.

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Contact

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