Macquarie University

About Macquarie University

• Founded in 1964, this spacious parkland campus is located in the suburbs of Sydney, about eleven miles northwest of the city.
• The campus is surrounded by a major technology precinct, bushland areas and is adjacent to one of Sydney’s largest shopping malls. With access to public transport through regular buses and a train station on campus, the community of Macquarie University offers the calm of the suburbs with the thrill of Sydney just within reach.
• Ranked in the top 120 universities in the world in nine subjects by the QS World University rankings and received all 5 stars in teaching, employability, research, internationalization, facilities, inclusiveness, access and specialist subjects (QS Stars 2020)
• Macquarie has its own marsupial research facility on campus, complete with kangaroos and wallabies and is home to Australia’s largest sculpture park.
• As host to over 25 research centers and institutes, Macquarie has facilitated groundbreaking work in areas such as lasers, biology, wireless communications, physics, mathematics, geology, linguistics and ancient history.
• Known as “Australia’s Innovative University,” Macquarie actively supports innovative teaching practices and is at the forefront of developing new courses.
• The Global Leadership Program (GLP) offers study-abroad students the chance to gain leadership skills, cross-cultural understanding and an international awareness through participation in various workshops, travel opportunities and service projects.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00002J

Location

Macquarie University is a suburban, parkland campus, located about 11 miles northwest of Sydney’s Central Business District. Visit the google map link below to see the campus location.

Courses

Courses are available in the below disciplines. For detailed instructions on how to find and select courses, and a list of popular courses see our course selection instructions. Students enroll in 3 – 4 subjects per semester (between 9 and 12 Macquarie credits), which usually transfers as 12 – 16 U.S. semester credits.

Academic Departments and Schools at Macquarie are divided into five academic divisions: Arts; Business and Economics; Human Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences and Science and Engineering.

ENJOY FLEXIBILITY WITH TEAN FLEX

We’ve partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to help you overcome common study abroad challenges by adding an ASU Online course to your TEAN program. With more than 2,100 courses to choose from, TEAN Flex minimizes academic challenges, like major requirements and limited course options, so you can make the most of your experience abroad. Once you’ve applied, access the Flex form in your TEAN Student Portal for more information on how to add this to your program and enroll in the course you need.

Optional Internship

TEAN students are able to pursue a part-time internship in addition to their coursework while at Macquarie University. There are placements in business administration, HR and marketing available. Available for business administration, HR and marketing, the internships provide an opportunity for students to gain professional experience through a work placement in a not-for-profit organization, government agency, company or other industry partner. In addition to the internship hours, there are four, 3-hour seminars required throughout the semester. Interns will also complete a placement evaluation, ethics report and a final project (including a 3-4 minute video,written report and reflection piece). Internships are worth 3 credit points (equivalent to to 3-4 U.S. credits).

ELIGIBILITY

• 2.5 GPA. Students with a lower GPA may be considered on a case by case basis. Contact TEAN for more information.
• Students attending two-year institutions may be considered on a case by case basis.

Activities / Immersion

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. In addition, if you have a specific interest or hobby, your Sydney-based TEAN Resident Director will be able to point you in the right direction. Below are examples of previous activities arranged for students. Note that activities change each semester.

In addition to the TEAN-organized events, to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, our local staff send out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Sydney. Ranging from community events to music festivals, we tap you into the local culture right from the start.

RUGBY LEAGUE

In Australia, each state has a sport that dominates. In New South Wales, rugby league is the dominant sport. We join the local crowds to see a game, and your local TEAN staff provide an explanation of the rules.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Go beyond the typical tourist experience of simply taking a photo of the Sydney Opera House by going inside the famous structure for a behind-the-scenes tour. Our guide will show us the iconic opera house’s secrets as we discover places usually closed to the public and explore the impressive theater that hosts more than 1,600 performances a year.

Learn to Surf

Australians love the beach – being an island nation with beautiful coastlines and 85% of the population living within an hour of a beach, it’s not surprising. Surfing is the favorite pastime of Aussie beachgoers so we introduce you to this sport early on in the semester with a lesson to get you started riding the waves.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications, and from January for Fall applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Your signed program contract and full payment for the program are due by the program deadline. Please note we do have options for using financial aid and enrolling in a payment plan if you cannot make full payment by the payment deadline. You can find more information about funding your program here

Spring 2024

fall 2024

spring 2024

• Tuition and program fees: $14,450
• Housing Fees (on-campus): $8,295

*Tuition for 4 courses. Students have the option of taking 3 courses for a discount of up to $1,680 – pending approval from their home university.

fall 2024

• Tuition and program fees: $14,450
• Housing Fees (on-campus): $7,500

spring 2025

• Tuition and program fees: $15,450
• Housing Fees (on-campus): $7,995

*Tuition for 4 courses. Students have the option of taking 3 courses for a discount of up to $1,680 – pending approval from their home university.

What’s Included

• Full tuition (4 courses)
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged, on-campus housing
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Five-day Orientation Program with some meals, excursions, accommodations and transportation
• Cultural events scheduled throughout the semester
• Wireless internet access in all housing
• Access to pre-arranged and affordable cell phone packages
• Access to unique and exciting optional excursions which may include New Zealand, Thailand and other places
• Access to competitive airfares and pre-arranged flight itineraries 
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Help with student visa preparation
• Financial aid transfer planning
• Airport pickup and reception in Sydney
• Arrival Welcome packet containing important local contact details and information
• Sydney Farewell Dinner at conclusion of program
• Host university orientation

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• International airfare ($1,800)
• Domestic airfare in US ($500)
• Student visa ($450)
• Books ($365)
• Meals during the semester ($2,500)
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)
• Travel insurance ($350)
• Travel and personal expenses ($1,500 – 2,500+)

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.

PASSPORT

Students must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the program end date for acceptance.

If you do not currently hold a valid passport, please apply for one immediately as processing times can be very lengthy.

VISA

All students participating in a semester program in Australia (except for Australian passport-holders) are required to obtain a Student Visa prior to departing for Australia.

Students can only apply for their visa after the required documents are received from the host university. Once these documents are received (typically 2-3 months prior to departure), the Program Manager will send students step-by-step visa application instructions. The application is done entirely online, and visas are typically granted within 3 weeks of applying. The cost is approximately $450 USD.