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Macquarie University Courses for International Students
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The essentials at a glance
Macquarie University teaches bachelor's, master's and diploma courses that Nepali students can study on a student visa, in Sydney. This guide lists IT, business, accounting and engineering courses with level, length and campus.
Every course has a CRICOS code to check before you pay. No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Key takeaways
Main points from this page
- Most bachelor's take 3 years and engineering with honours takes 4.
- Many master's run 1 to 2 years, and your earlier study decides the length.
- Most courses here are taught at North Ryde.
- Most degrees here start in February and July.
- Some Macquarie courses are online only and are not a student visa route.
This guide lists Macquarie University courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus, all read on Macquarie’s official course pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our Macquarie University profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our Macquarie admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.
Which Macquarie courses can Nepali students apply to?
Macquarie teaches diplomas, bachelor’s and master’s by coursework, plus research degrees, in Sydney, and you can search them on its course finder.
The courses come in four main levels:
- Diplomas at Macquarie University College, listed at 0.8 years full time, which lead into a degree.
- Bachelor’s degrees, usually 3 years, and 4 years for engineering with honours or education.
- Master’s degrees by coursework, up to 2 years, and shorter on some courses if your earlier study is related.
- Research degrees, the PhD and master’s by research.
Use Macquarie’s course finder to see what is offered, and choose the international student view, because the pages open with domestic fees. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa. Fully online courses, such as the Master of Applied Finance, are not a route to a student visa.
Which Macquarie courses can lead to a 485 visa?
No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Diplomas and trade qualifications need the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, which depends on the skilled list. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.
We did not find Macquarie’s own wording on the 485 visa in the pages we read. Its course records do list a CRICOS code, such as 047327M for the Bachelor of Information Technology.
Which Macquarie courses are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows Macquarie’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.
Most degrees here start in February and July, and diplomas also list April and October, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Artificial intelligence and machine learning | Master of Artificial Intelligence | Master’s degree, 2 years | North Ryde |
| Cybersecurity | Master of Cyber Security | Master’s degree, 2 years | North Ryde |
| Bachelor of Cyber Security | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde | |
| Data science and analytics | Master of Business Analytics | Master’s degree, 1.5 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Master of Data Science | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde | |
| Computer science and IT | Master of Information Technology | Master’s degree, 2 years | North Ryde |
| Diploma of Information Technology | Diploma, 0.8 years | North Ryde | |
| Business and management | |||
| MBA | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Master’s degree, 1.5 to 2 years | City campus, Sydney CBD |
| Accounting | Master of Accounting | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Master of Professional Accounting | Master’s degree, 1.5 to 2 years | North Ryde | |
| Finance and fintech | Bachelor of Applied Finance | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Master of Marketing | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Bachelor of Marketing and Media | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde | |
| International business | Master of International Business | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Master of Commerce | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Diploma of Business | Diploma, 0.8 years | North Ryde | |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Public health and health administration | Master of Public Health | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Biotechnology and life sciences | Master of Biotechnology | Master’s degree, 1 to 2 years | North Ryde |
| Engineering and trades | |||
| Civil engineering and construction | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with civil, mechanical and electrical specialisations | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | North Ryde |
| Environmental science and engineering | Bachelor of Environment and Conservation | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Early childhood education | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) | Bachelor’s degree, 4 years | North Ryde |
| Psychology and mental health | Bachelor of Psychology | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde |
| Design and media | |||
| Graphic design, animation and digital media | Bachelor of Game Design and Development | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | North Ryde |
Master’s lengths are shown as a range because related earlier study can make some of them shorter. The MBA also uses online classes alongside the City Campus, so ask how that fits your visa before you apply. Fees are shown on each course’s page.
What do you need for each course level?
For a bachelor’s you need the NEB +2 with your course’s listed CGPA, and for a master’s a recognised bachelor’s, plus IELTS 6.5 for most courses.
- Diploma: IELTS 6.0 with no band under 5.5 or PTE 52, and CGPA 2.8 for results from 2018.
- Bachelor’s: IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0 or PTE 60. The Bachelor of Business lists CGPA 3.2 and the Bachelor of Commerce lists CGPA 3.6.
- Master’s: IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0 or PTE 60 for most courses. The MBA asks for IELTS 7.0 and three years of work experience.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.
How do you choose the right Macquarie course?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on Macquarie’s own course page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? Look at the Bachelor of Business, the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Commerce. If your CGPA is short, ask about the pathway entry options.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? The Master of Information Technology and the Master of Professional Accounting ask for a recognised bachelor’s. The Master of Data Science asks for a related discipline.
- Planning to work as an accountant or engineer? Read the accreditation note on the course page, and compare with our PR courses in Australia page, because no course promises PR.
- Check the campus. Most courses are at North Ryde and the MBA lists the City Campus, so choose your rent area after your offer.
For more on each type of course, see our guides on the Master of Professional Accounting in Australia, the Master of Business Analytics in Australia and the MBA in Australia. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.
Frequently asked questions about Macquarie courses
Macquarie offers bachelor's, master's, research degrees, diplomas and foundation programs in business, IT, engineering, health, education and science. Check each course page for its CRICOS code before you apply.
We did not find a nursing degree among the Macquarie courses we read. Health options include the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Public Health, and neither is a nursing qualification.
The Master of Information Technology lists a recognised bachelor's qualification and doesn't ask for a related area. The Master of Cyber Security and the Master of Artificial Intelligence do ask for a related area.
Yes. Macquarie University College teaches diplomas on the main campus in areas such as business, commerce and IT. Macquarie says a completed diploma leads into the second year of a degree.
Business and accounting degrees are taught at North Ryde on the Wallumattagal Campus. The MBA lists the City Campus in the Sydney CBD and online classes, so read its page closely.
Not as a fully online course. The Master of Applied Finance is listed as fully online, so it isn't a student visa route. Choose an on-campus course with a CRICOS code.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
