Study at Macquarie University (MQU), Australia

• Macquarie University ranks among the top two per cent of universities in the world, and with a 5-star QS rating, MQU is renowned for producing graduates who are highly sought after by employers.
• Macquarie University was formally established in 1964
• Macquarie University, Australia ranks at # 9 in Australia as per the US News Rankings, it is Sydney’s #1 university for employability and has Australia’s best employability program
• Macquarie University ranks among the Top 50 most international universities across the world and is among the Top 130 for graduate employability
• Located in Sydney, Macquarie University is located in one of the most desirable student cities in the world.

Why Study in Australia

• 15 Years Education Accepted: If you wish to study an MBA in Australia or an MS in Australia, you can directly apply after your Bachelors. You can immediately start your Masters level study in Australia in the same year that you finish your degree program in India since the Indian 3 years Bachelors is accepted by all Australian Universities
• Two Years Stay Back: The post-study work stream of this visa allows international students completing an Australian bachelor, masters or doctoral degree to remain in Australia to gain practical work experience after they graduate. Graduates of bachelor and masters by coursework degrees can apply for a two-year work visa at the completion of their degree; masters by research graduates are eligible for a three-year visa; and PhD graduates can apply for a four-year work visa.
• Education Quality: Quality of Australian education is known to all and you are no exception. Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 ensures that Institutions who enroll international students are registered with Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). This ensures that Institutions meet stringent standards, for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) links 15 school, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system.
• Scenic& Friendly: One of the most beautiful and the friendliest country in the world
• English-speaking Country: Australia is an English speaking country and therefore, students will have no trouble in moving around and integrating themselves with the locals.
• Work and Study: With an Australian student visa, a student can work upto 40 hours a week in an occupation requiring basic skills, like at grocery stores, gas stations etc.
• Companies in Australia: Australia has a booming economy, with tourism, hospitality, banking, healthcare, pharma, infrastructure, education, mining with the top 1000 companies in Australia accounting for over 28% of the trade like ANZ Banking, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Rio Tinto, NSW Health, NAB, Telstra among several others.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Australia’s per-capita GDP is greater than that of the UK, Canada, Germany and France in terms of parity in purchase power. Per Capita GDP (PPP) Australia is ranked 18th in the world (CIA World Factbook 2016). The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2019 Human Development Index and sixth in The Economist’s quality-of-life index.
• Tax Structure: An equitable tax structure, you can earn upto $18, 500 tax free and thereon, there is progressive tax, resulting in greater savings, in a pay-as-you-go scheme.
• Permanent Residency: Australia offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country especially if your occupation is on the National Occupation List (NOC) and you make the point system sing for you!

So all in all, TWO year Master’s (Coursework) + 2 Years Work Permit. Additionally, students who complete their Master’s study by research and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to apply for a three and four year post study work visa in Australia, respectively. Take this opportunity to settle down and Immigrate to  Australia – a country that offers you among the best work/life balance and brilliant medical facilities, opera, theater, beaches, wildlife safaris and much much more!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Australia, check out our Why Study in Australia page

Entry Requirements to Study at Macquarie University (MQU)

Postgraduate Courses: At least 55 % in Bachelors (we recommend 60%) or CGPA of 6.5 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 55 % or Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 58 % or an IB score of 22. 86. IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Macquarie MBA: GPA of 5.00 (out of 7.00). Three years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level. IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each band (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Macquarie University (MQU) Scholarships

MQU offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the MQU scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the MQU scholarship application process at no cost

Several of the University and Australian Government scholarships for Indian students:

Macquarie University Alumni Scholarship – Offered by Macquarie University, this scholarship offers 10% of their tuition fees for the duration of their course and is offered to students who are related to Alumni with proof

Macquarie University India scholarship–This scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for the duration of the bachelor or master coursework degree and is given to deserving and gifted international students from India.

ASEAN Partner Scholarship: This scholarship offers is awarded to students from designated partner universities and is valued at up to AUD $15,000 per year.

India Partner Arts Scholarship: MQU offers 50% tuition remission scholarships to those students who hail from India and embody excellence in the field.

Australia Awards Scholarships(AAS): for bachelors, masters and doctoral courses (Comprehensive scholarship covering medical, airfare, tuition etc.):Masters-level scholarships will be offered to exceptional Indian graduate students from high-performing institutions to study at one of Australia’s world-class universities. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Australian Government. With the AAS, your entire cost of study will be offset.

International PG Research Scholarship Award: Aimed at enabling excellent scholastic international students to study in Australia for the Master’s degree, the benefit of this scholarship is extensive and is offered on yearly basis.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF): Specifically aimed at mutual sectors of cooperation agreed upon by Australia and India in the fields of nanotechnology, agriculture, ICT, Marine Sciences etc., the scholarship enables Indian researchers to spend time at Australian institutions. The fellowships help to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation collaboration and are generally term based scholarships covering all costs of the study, including return airfare, medical, tuition, stipend etc.

Macquarie University, Australia Deadline for Applications:

The application deadline for admissions to Macquarie University would be February and July. ILW India advises students to begin applying at least two months prior to allow for the university to assess and complete the paperwork.

Masters level courses at Macquarie University especially Business and Economics, Accounting & Finance, Law, Education etc. are in demand and we suggest you apply at the earliest for these courses. We, at ILW India, suggest that if you would like to apply to Macquarie University, do speak with us for further details on how you can apply and gain admission to Macquarie University.

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