Macquarie University offers both semester and academic-year study abroad options. Students will earn 15 credits upon successful completion of the semester program; 30 credits for the academic-year.
Macquarie offers a wide range of courses in such diverse fields as:
List of course units and descriptions
Macquarie University is situated on 135 hectares of parkland, just 18 kilometers from downtown Sydney. Established in 1967, the university has been a pioneer in Australian higher education, with innovative ideas about university teaching and research. The university is known internationally for its ground-breaking research in areas as diverse as biology, earth sciences, laser physics, mathematics, ancient history, psychology, linguistics, management and education. Consult the Macquarie University website for a complete listing of all available courses.
An onsite orientation program is held in the week prior to the commencement of classes in both Fall and Spring semesters. Issues covered include settling into Sydney, culture shock, accommodation, health insurance, clubs and societies, email access, study skills, weekend trips and social events.
Orientation also includes icebreaker activities, which help students get to know each other, and concludes with a dinner hosted by the International Office.
The Macquarie program offers students on-campus housing. Information will be covered during pre-departure orientations.
Visit the official Australian Government site for information on study abroad in Australia.
