No matter what path you’ve taken to get to this point, applying to Macquarie is simple. Your application method will depend on whether you’re a domestic or international student, your level of study and the course you want to study.
No matter the path you've taken to get to this point, applying to get into Macquarie is simple.
Domestic students:
Not sure if you’re a domestic student?
You’re considered a domestic student if you're:
International students:
Not sure if you’re an international student?
You’re considered an international student if you're not:
Once you receive your offer, accepting it is easy. You just need to jump online, follow a couple of simple steps and then complete your enrolment.
You will receive a notification from the University if you have an offer. Instructions will be given to you on how to secure you place and enrol.
If you don’t receive an offer don’t stress – we offer several alternative pathways into university.
Congratulations on receiving your offer. This is your step-by-step guide to accept your offer and/or enrol.
Disability services:
If you need help with any part of your enrolment due to disability, complete the registration form and contact Health and Wellbeing. Assistance is available to you for support throughout your studies.
What kind of program have you been offered?
Bachelor:
Masters:
Diplomas:
What kind of student are you?
Many of our courses have specific entry requirements that you will need to fulfil before being admitted.
Don’t meet the requirements?
If you haven’t quite met the requirements for your selected course, don’t worry. We offer a range of pathway programs to suit your needs.
There is more to Macquarie than meets the eye. And that goes for our entry requirements too. Sure, there's the standard UAC preference and offer process, but that's just one way get onto campus and into a course.
Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student, applying from within Australia or from overseas, we've got an entry pathway to meet your specific requirements.
Domestic undergraduate students:
The standard UAC preference and offer process is just one of the ways you can get into Macquarie. It’s true that your ATAR rank can be a useful indicator of your chances for success in a specific course. But it’s equally true that there are other indicators we can use to assess your suitability for a course. That’s why we have 11 different admission pathways to Macquarie.
Students come to Macquarie from different places and stages in their lives. Because students bring different strengths, interests and personal circumstances to their studies we believe that our entry requirements should also reflect this diversity. This is why Macquarie Entry is tailored for you.
Explore Macquarie Entry
Domestic postgraduate students:
If you're looking to further your studies with a masters in either groundbreaking coursework or research, Macquarie is the thriving hub of discovery you've been looking for.
To be eligible for a masters (coursework) program you must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution – find out more about entry requirements on our Postgraduate coursework application process page.
To apply for a masters (research) or PhD program you should be able to show research experience in your previous studies – find out more about entry requirements for research and PhD programs.
International future students
International postgraduate:
Our pioneering teaching and research efforts are aligned with challenges of global significance. And that's why students from all around the world undertake their masters or PhD with us.
To be eligible for a masters (coursework) program you must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution – find out more about international student entry requirements for our postgraduate coursework programs.
To apply for a masters (research) or PhD program you should be able to show research experience in your previous studies – find out more about our entry criteria for research degrees.
See indicative GPA conversions by country.
International undergraduate:
Uniquely located in the heart of Australia's largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie's park-like campus brings together 40,000 students, many of them from all corners of the world.
English requirements (equal to IELTS 6.5) are needed for Macquarie programs. Equivalencies for IELTS6.5 are detailed in our English language requirements guide.
To be eligible to apply for an undergraduate program, you must have one of the following:
International pathway programs:
Ready to join us at Macquarie University International College? We look forward to welcoming you.
The program you are accepted into will depend on the grades you have achieved in your high school qualification. Find out about the academic entry requirements in our guide.
English language requirements
To successfully apply to Macquarie there are standard English requirements and special English requirements.
Standard English requirements (equal to IELTS 6.5) can be proved with any of the following:
Special English requirements (greater than IELTS 6.5) are needed for some Macquarie programs. These programs are detailed in our English language requirements guide.
In order to be accepted into Macquarie University International College you will need also need to meet specific English language requirements.
At Macquarie we recognise that you may have had previous learning experiences. Depending on the type of experience, you could get credit for all of your hard work, reducing the duration of your course and freeing you up to get to your future sooner.
We’ll review your previous learning experiences – whether they’re formal qualifications or other types of non-formal and informal learning such as work experience or community involvement.
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