Macquarie University

Macquarie University is a university in Sydney, New South Wales, established in 1964, with its main campus about 15 kilometres from the city centre. It is one of the options in our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal and our list of universities in Australia for international students.

This profile is for Nepali students considering Macquarie for a diploma, a bachelor’s or a master’s. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when courses start, work rights, scholarships and a few courses open to international students. The courses open to you, with level, length and campus, are in our Macquarie courses guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our Macquarie admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose Macquarie University?

Nepali students look at Macquarie for IT, business, accounting and engineering degrees in Sydney, and it offers a scholarship made for citizens of Nepal.

• A Nepal scholarship. The Nepal Early Acceptance Scholarship is for eligible bachelor’s and master’s students, and you don’t fill in a separate form. The details are in the scholarships section below.
• IT and business after +2. The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Business both take 3 years. Macquarie lists a Nepal CGPA for each one, so you can check your marks yourself.
• Accounting and IT after a bachelor’s. The Master of Professional Accounting is accredited with CAANZ and CPA Australia. The Master of Information Technology asks for a recognised bachelor’s and doesn’t name a related area.
• A pathway if your marks fall short. Macquarie University College runs diplomas and foundation programs on the main campus. Macquarie says a completed diploma moves you into the second year of your degree.
• Sydney. Macquarie says a room in a shared property near campus could cost AUD 275 to AUD 450 a week, so plan rent early. Our guide to the best cities in Australia for Nepali students compares Sydney with other cities.

Where are Macquarie University’s campuses?

Macquarie has two campuses in Sydney, and most courses for international students are taught at the Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde.

Macquarie University College is Macquarie’s own pathway college on the main campus, and its PDF carries the same provider code. We found no partner-run campus teaching Macquarie courses in Australia. Macquarie’s CRICOS provider code is 00002J; check it and your course’s code on the CRICOS register before you pay.

See Macquarie’s locations page for transport and maps. The campus has its own train station, with links to the city centre and the airport.

How much does Macquarie University cost for international students?

Macquarie’s course pages list a published annual fee of about AUD 40,000 to AUD 51,000 for international students.

That is roughly Rs 36 to 46 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our AUD to Rs forex converter. Macquarie sets international fees per credit point and reviews them each year, so your actual fee can change. Its fee calculator works out the cost for your course and start year.

Examples: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) AUD 42,400, Bachelor of Information Technology AUD 48,900, Bachelor of Business AUD 49,200 and Master of Business Analytics AUD 49,900. A diploma such as the Diploma of Business lists AUD 40,200. Textbooks, living costs, OSHC and the Student Services and Amenities Fee are extra.

You pay a commencement fee to accept your offer, usually AUD 16,000 to AUD 23,500, or roughly Rs 14 to 21 lakh. It comes off your first session’s tuition.

Macquarie’s International Fee Refund Policy says that if you withdraw and show your visa was refused, it “may provide a full refund” of this fee. The word is “may”, so read the policy before you pay. If you worry about refusals, read our page on Australia visa success rates for Nepali students.

Living costs come on top. For the student visa, Home Affairs asks you to show AUD 29,710 for a year of living costs. You also show first-year tuition and AUD 2,000 for travel; the Australia student visa requirements page explains how. See the total cost to study in Australia and the cost of living in Australia for a full budget.

When are Macquarie University’s intakes?

Most Macquarie bachelor’s and master’s courses start in February and July, and Macquarie University College diplomas also list April and October.

Macquarie doesn’t give one closing date on the pages we read, and it says processing times vary with the number of applications and the course. Its key dates page shows session dates, and places can fill early, so check your course’s page.

The Bachelor of Information Technology, the Bachelor of Business and the Master of Information Technology list February and July starts. The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) lists February only. The Master of Business Administration runs in terms instead of sessions.

Aim to apply 6 to 9 months before your start date, so there is time for the offer, the CoE, OSHC and your visa.

If you track document dates in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Australia intakes.

Can you work while studying at Macquarie University and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session, with no limit in official breaks, and many graduates can then apply for a 485 visa.

Our guide to working hours for students in Australia explains the fortnight rule, and Home Affairs sets the 485 rules:

• Degree graduates can look at the Post-Higher Education Work stream, usually 2 to 3 years.
• Diploma and trade graduates can look at the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, up to 18 months, if the qualification matches an occupation on the skilled list.
• For both streams you must be 35 or under, and the fee starts from AUD 5,750.

No course gives you the visa automatically. Your course must be CRICOS registered and meet the study rule, so check its code.

We did not find Macquarie’s own wording on the 485 visa in the pages we read, but its work rights page confirms the 48 hours. The Bachelor of Business, for example, carries CRICOS code 111851M. Our Australia 485 visa page explains each stream.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at Macquarie University?

The Nepal Early Acceptance Scholarship gives eligible citizens of Nepal AUD 10,000 a year off tuition, or roughly Rs 9 lakh, for the full length of the course.

How the main scholarship works:

• Amount: AUD 10,000 a year as a fee reduction. It is credited from the second session of your first year, not the first.
• Who can get it: citizens of Nepal starting a full-time bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree. Graduate certificates and some clinical courses are left out.
• What you have to do: apply for your course, meet its requirements, accept your offer and pay the commencement fee on time. Macquarie assesses you automatically.
• When: Macquarie lists it as open year round, and numbers can vary with funding, so accept early.

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is a one-off award of up to AUD 10,000 for high marks, and you apply for it after a full offer. Details of other awards are on Macquarie’s international scholarships page. Our guide to scholarships in Australia for Nepali students lists other awards.

What do you need to get into Macquarie University from Nepal?

For a bachelor’s you need the NEB +2 with the CGPA your course lists, usually 3.0 to 3.6, and IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.

PTE Academic is 60, and some courses ask for more: the MBA asks for IELTS 7.0 and the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) asks for 7.5. Most master’s ask for a recognised bachelor’s. To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Then compare with our page on requirements to study in Australia from Nepal.

You may also hear that a university is “level 1”. Home Affairs doesn’t publish evidence levels for providers or countries, so read our page on level 1, 2 and 3 universities in Australia instead of relying on agent lists.

What can you study at Macquarie University?

Macquarie teaches diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees across business, IT, engineering, health, education and science.

The cards below are a selection, each read on Macquarie’s own course pages. Other choices include the Master of Cyber Security and the Bachelor of Health Sciences. For each type of course, see our guides to IT courses in Australia, accounting courses in Australia and civil engineering courses in Australia. If you are unsure about a degree straight after +2, our guide to diploma vs bachelor’s in Australia can help.

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Where do Macquarie University students live?

Macquarie has on-campus rooms at Central Courtyard, with a published weekly rate from AUD 308 for a twin room to AUD 644 for a one-bedroom apartment.

Rent there includes bills, and the contract runs for 48 weeks. Three private residential colleges are a short walk away, and homestays and private rentals are also listed. See the Central Courtyard rates, Macquarie’s accommodation page and our guide to student accommodation in Australia, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

Our counselors in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can look at your marks and budget with you. Get in touch with a Goreto branch if you want a second opinion on Macquarie.

Official Macquarie University links

• International students at Macquarie
• How to apply
• Tuition and fees
• English language requirements
• Course finder
• Entry requirements by country

Frequently asked questions about Macquarie University