Macquarie University

Macquarie University, Sydney

  • #=133 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 23,654Total Students
  • 1,494Faculty
  • 8,326Int'l Students

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Ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought after professionals in the world. Uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high­tech precinct, Macquarie brings together 45,000 students in one exciting hub of discovery. 

Renowned for our expertise in areas like business, health and medical sciences, we offer a wide range of exceptional undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research degrees that are informed by our world­leading research discoveries.

Postgraduate degrees are offered in the following areas: 

  • Media and creative arts
  • Society, languages, history and culture
  • Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
  • Law
  • Business
  • Education and teaching
  • Linguistics, speech and hearing
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Engineering and information technology
  • Health and medical sciences


More information on our range of postgraduate degrees can be found on our website.

About

Ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought after professionals in the world. Uniquely located in the heart of Australia’s largest high­tech precinct, Macquarie brings together 45,000 students in one exciting hub of discovery. 

Renowned for our expertise in areas like business, health and medical sciences, we offer a wide range of exceptional undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research degrees that are informed by our world­leading research discoveries.

Postgraduate degrees are offered in the following areas: 

  • Media and creative arts
  • Society, languages, history and culture
  • Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
  • Law
  • Business
  • Education and teaching
  • Linguistics, speech and hearing
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Engineering and information technology
  • Health and medical sciences


More information on our range of postgraduate degrees can be found on our website.

Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #233
  • 2014
    #263
  • 2015
    #=254
  • 2016
    #=229
  • 2017
    #=247
  • 2018
    #=240
  • 2019
    #=250
  • 2020
    #237
  • 2021
    #=214
  • 2022
    #200
  • 2023
    #=195
  • 2024
    #=130
  • 2025
    #=133

Student & Staff

Total students
23,654

20%
80%

International students
8,326

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,494

782
712

Total students
23,654

20%
80%

International students
8,326

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,494

712
782
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

North Ryde,

Macquarie University , Sydney , Australia ,

English language requirements

Macquarie University EN