Sydney, Australia
A Sydney university known for Actuarial Studies and a distinctive on-campus corporate connection.
Macquarie was one of the first Australian universities to embed a business park directly on campus, giving students unusually direct proximity to corporate employers including several major banks and tech firms. It's particularly well regarded for Actuarial Studies.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 32
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
AU$45,000–AU$55,000/yr
high tier for Australia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Sydney
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Macquarie's financial aid office.
Most Group of Eight and other Australian universities offer international merit scholarships as a tuition-fee reduction for strong academic results, generally requiring a linked application alongside (or shortly after) your course application.
Scholarship percentages and slots vary significantly by university and course — check the specific university's international scholarships page, not just the government schemes.
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Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Linguistics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Psychology
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Durations are typical for Australia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Australia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Macquarie as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Macquarie expects around ABB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Macquarie's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Macquarie's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Macquarie typically falls in the AU$45,000–AU$55,000/yr range (high tier for Australia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Macquarie's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Macquarie follows Australia's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration. Always verify the exact date on Macquarie's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Australia universities, including Macquarie, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A Sydney university known for Actuarial Studies and a distinctive on-campus corporate connection. Macquarie was one of the first Australian universities to embed a business park directly on campus, giving students unusually direct proximity to corporate employers including several major banks and tech firms. It's particularly well regarded for Actuarial Studies.
Yes — Macquarie accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Australia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Macquarie and every other Australia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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