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London EC4Y 0DA.
Macquarie is one of
Australia’s leading universities, ranked ninth in Australia and in the top 40
in the Asia-Pacific Region by the international Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Academic Rankings of World Universities. We are investing heavily in advanced
research covering diverse fields, and continue to develop our strong links with
industry, government and the community. We pride ourselves on the quality of
our teaching, our diverse student population and our international perspective.
Our graduates are much sought after, and well-prepared for work and life as
global citizens. Areas of study Established in 1964,
Macquarie is distinguished by the range and quality of its course offerings.
The university offers world-class courses in areas including commerce,
linguistics, psychology and environmental science. The Master of Applied
Finance programme, for example, is the world’s largest, and the MBA has been
ranked as one of the best in the Asia-Pacific region. A range of courses are
offered in the following areas: Business, commerce, economics, finance,
statistics Computing, engineering and technology Education Humanities Law Medical, health, speech and hearing and
chiropractic studies Psychology and linguistics Environmental sciences Society, culture, museum studies, media and
philosophy. Macquarie University is
committed to being a leader in research. Generous scholarships are available
for suitable students to complete PhD studies in the University’s core areas of
research strength. Campus location and
facilities Macquarie is a thriving
community of over 32,000 students – including 8,900 international students –
located on 135 hectares of parkland some 30 minutes drive north-west of Sydney Harbour. The modern,
well-equipped campus hosts a research park in collaboration with industry, a
new Sport and Aquatic centre, a university train station, and is next to a
large shopping centre. Student accommodation is available both on- and
off-campus. Successful graduates Given the high calibre of
its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising Macquarie’s graduates are
highly sought after: their starting salaries have been the highest in Australia
for more than a decade, as ranked by The Good Universities Guide (1998-2008). An international
experience For international
students, Macquarie offers a friendly, inclusive environment designed to foster
the sharing of ideas and experiences. We provide a range of specialised support
services to ensure students make the most of their time here, and the Macquarie
University International Scholarships scheme is one of the most generous of its
kind. First-year students can take advantage of the buddy programme, which
matches them up with a second- or third-year who can help them adjust to university
life in Australia. There is also a dedicated International Student Services
team, who can help with enquiries about accommodation, health cover, fees,
social activities, study workshops, and personal welfare. International Student
Services also provide a full orientation programme for international
students at the start of each semester, and organise social events throughout
the year.
"I was involved in activities here that I just couldn’t do in England,” says Olivia. As part of her Bachelor of Marine Science, Olivia spent two months on exchange at a university in Fiji, went whale-watching and conducted fieldwork at the Great Barrier Reef. “I surf as well, so coming here was partly a lifestyle choice,” says Olivia.
“Doing an environment-based degree meant I learnt a lot about Australia’s environment. It’s incredibly diverse, and with the size of the country and its temperate and tropical regions, there’s plenty to explore.” Olivia was awarded a Macquarie University International Scholarship, “I was ecstatic when it came through. I booked the flight the next day,” she remembers.
As well as her fieldwork in exotic locations, Olivia was impressed with flexibility of her degree. “I was able to complement the science-based programme with units in anthropology and politics. The lecturers were very enthusiastic, friendly and accessible. After two and a half years I felt as though I knew most of the lecturers in my subject area. This seems unique to Macquarie as most of my friends at other Sydney universities and the UK can hardly name their lecturers.”
Now back in England, Olivia has made lifelong friends in Australia and plans to return in the future. “I particularly enjoyed being in and around Sydney which has a lot of exciting things going on all the time like film festivals and the Mardi Gras.”
Olivia is continuing her interest in marine science and has recently been accepted into the Master of Science in Hydrography at Plymouth University in the UK.
