One of the top destinations for international students to study is Australia. Which is highly recognised for its quality education. Thecountry devotes itself to putting resources into researching and maintaining quality education by having adopted a national qualifications system in institutions such as universities and schools (the Australian Qualifications Framework or AQF). It also abides to the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 to give international students their due protection. It’s no wonder that you find some of the world’s top universities in Australia. And Macquarie University is one of them.
Campuses
The university has two campuses North Ryde and City. The North Ryde campus is located in the Silicon Valley (High – Tech district) of Australia. Where you can find companies like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard (HP), Oracle and Honeywell. While the City campus is located in Sydney’s central business district, where you can find lots of interesting places to eat. The 126-hectare North Ryde campus is the home of the university’s world-class facilities and is their main campus.
General entry requirements
The entry requirements vary depending on the course you are applying for. However in general international students need to submit an original or certified copies of their English language proficiency document as well as their transcripts and other qualifications.
For an undergraduate program you need academic qualifications e.g. A-Levels, IGSCE’s or equivalent. For a Master’s program you need a Bachelors degree or equivalent from an acknowledged institute. For a research program they require evidence of research experience.
As for the English language requirement you have to pass the minimum test score of an approved English language test by the university. Recognised language tests are IELTS, P-TOEFL (paper based), I-TOEFL (Internet based), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic General and the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) General. Do also take note that the English language requirements in various programs differ. Your score will be considered valid if it was taken less than two years before the start date of your course.
Courses
The university offers inter-disciplinary programs which aim to give graduates a high valued education. They have relevant undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas such as, but not limited to Accounting, Creative Arts, Engineering, Human Sciences, Information Technology, Marketing, and Psychology. They also have English courses, exchange, research and study abroad programs.
University facilities
The university takes pride in its world-class and high-tech facilities as they have put a considerable amount of investment in them to maximize the learning for their students. They have a private hospital on campus, which is the only one in Australia and it’s stocked with high-tech medical tools. Their library has a modern storage facility, a study rooms, laptop lockers, presentation practice pods and more. They have a sport and aquatic centre where you can find football fields, basketball courts, swimming pools, a gymnasium and a lot more. The university also has on-campus Wi-Fi, shops, banks, cafes, and prayer rooms.
Pros of studying at Macquarie:
So you ask, why would I choose to study here? To help you decide, here are some of the reasons why.
- They accommodate students from over 100 countries. So this is a great opportunity for you to gain new friends and establish a larger professional network in a multi-cultural environment.
- The university is located in Sydney, Australia, which is considered as the country’s financial and economic hub and is ranked by QS (2013) as the 4th best student city in the world.
- Their strategic locations give you the best exposure for your learning and future career prospects.
- The modern facilities are a great bonus and will increase your learning and overall international student experience.
- They have internships and other learning and career development programs where you can work in a well-established company. With this you can apply what you have learnt and gain practical experience, which is good for your future career.
- They were given a five star rating (QS 2013) for their international graduate employability, teaching, research, facilities and others areas proving they are one of the best academies.
If you want to know more about the university, send an email at info@studyconnect-uk.co.uk.
