Macquarie University

Macquarie University is distinguished by the range and quality of its course offerings. The university offers world-class courses in areas such as business, translation and interpreting, environmental studies, international communications, information technology, engineering and commerce. The University’s Master of Applied Finance program, for example, is the world’s largest, and the Master of Business Administration program has been ranked as one of the finest in the Asia-Pacific region.

With the high calibre of its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising that Macquarie’s graduates are highly sought after: their starting salaries have been amongst the highest in Australia for more than a decade, as ranked by The Good Universities Guide (1998-2008).

Macquarie is also committed to being one of Australia’s leading research universities. The University is home to the world’s first proteomics laboratory and 25 other research centres of national and international standing. Macquarie is consistently ranked in the top five Australian universities for converting research discoveries into commercial ventures. Generous scholarships are also available for eligible research students.

Macquarie’s modern, well-equipped campus is located within one of Australia’s leading high-technology precinct. The campus is home to a new sport and aquatic centre, several museums, two hotels, a golf driving range and is adjacent to a large shopping centre and transport hub. Quality student accommodation is available both on- and off-campus.

Location: Sydney

Studying at Macquarie University will give you the opportunity to experience life in one of the world’s most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities. Sydney has been voted as one of the world’s top 10 cities ten years in a row by leading United States travel magazine, Travel and Leisure.

Sydney is one of the world’s most multicultural cities in the world with more than 25 per cent of Sydney’s residents born overseas and a further 20 per cent are the children of migrants. With a population over four million, Sydneysiders come from 180 different nations and speak 140 different languages.

Most social activities in Sydney focus around Sydney’s stunning waterways. Sydney’s weather is bright and sunny almost all year round, with mild winters and long summers. With more than 70 beaches along the city’s coastline, and 135 km of harbour foreshore, there are plenty of waterside locations to swim, surf or relax.

Sydney has a temperate climate with summer temperatures usually above 24 degrees Celsius with some days over 30 degrees Celsius. Winter temperatures range from 10 to 22 degrees Celsius.

Sydney is also well known for its cafés, bars and restaurants as well as its nightlife. Every summer, the city is alive with free, outdoor concerts celebrating the arts: from film to opera and jazz. The vibrant Mardi Gras, held in March, brings out the best of the city’s colourful party life. All year round, world-class museums and galleries host exhibitions of photography, art, history and sculpture.

Finally, Sydneysiders love sport, from cricket in the summer to rugby league and Aussie rules (AFL) in winter, and basketball, soccer and more all year long. They are plenty of teams to join and support!

OzTREKK inside info: Matt of OzTREKK grew up in the northern suburbs of Sydney, one suburb over from Macquarie University’s North Ryde neighbourhood!

Why Canadians Enjoy Studying at Macquarie

Macquarie has a strong reputation as a modern university, dedicated to internationalization and partnering with universities around the globe. Its postgraduate degrees are unique and some of the most sought after degrees by students from Canada include environmental studies, management and planning, applied finance and specialized business and linguistics programs.

Macquarie is a suburban campus, located a 30-minute drive from Sydney’s city centre. OzTREKK students attending Macquarie University enjoy its beautiful, bushland setting, which is safe, friendly and community-oriented.

Some Popular Macquarie University Programs for Students from Canada

• Master of Chiropractic
• Graduate Diploma of Education
• Master of Speech and Language Pathology
• Master of Environmental Management
• Master of International Business
• Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
• Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
• Master of Arts in International Communication
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Translating and Interpreting
• Master of Applied Finance