Macquarie University Intakes and Deadlines

Two sessions anchor Macquarie's year - Session 1 beginning in February and Session 2 in July with the February session carrying the fuller course list and most international enrolments. The MBA breaks this pattern by running four terms across the year. Most programs work on a rolling basis without a hard cutoff, though applying 2–3 months ahead is essential for visa processing time; a small number of courses (Graduate Medicine, Graduate Psychology) have their own fixed, earlier deadlines.

Macquarie University Fees for International Students

Macquarie charges fees on a per-credit-point basis, so the annual cost depends on your course load. The 2026 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹55 per AUD 1).

Macquarie University Programmes

Macquarie offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, built around its four faculties and the PACE work-experience model:

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  Bachelor's Degrees three- and four-year degrees in business, economics, finance, data science, computing, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, arts and social sciences, with at least one mandatory PACE unit in every bachelor's degree.
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  Master's & Postgraduate Coursework programs in high-demand areas such as applied finance, marketing, business analytics, data science, cybersecurity, public health and the MBA.
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  Higher Degrees by Research MRes, MPhil and PhD across Macquarie's research strengths, with 100% of assessed areas rated at world standard or above (ERA 2018).
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  Pathways foundation and diploma programs through Macquarie University College for students who fall short of direct-entry requirements.
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  Distinctive Strengths Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), ranked 1 in Australia for applied finance; on-campus Macquarie University Hospital integrating clinical training; and PACE partnerships with over 3,000 organisations globally.

Macquarie University International Students Criteria

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  Undergraduate academic requirement: A recognised Year 12-equivalent qualification; Indian applicants typically need around 65–74% in Class 12 (CBSE/ISC), with subject prerequisites for some courses; some courses also accept strong performance in Class 10 Maths.
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  Postgraduate requirement: A recognised bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; most programs require around 60% (WAM equivalent); courses with a specialisation requirement may ask for a related discipline or relevant work experience.
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  MBA: A bachelor's degree with minimum 60% (or 57%+ with a GMAT of 650+); most programs require 3 years of work experience (1.5-year MBA) or 5 years (2-year MBA); GMAT is not mandatory but strengthens borderline applications.
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  English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for most undergraduate and postgraduate programs; TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 58–64. Some competitive programs (MBA, Graduate Medicine, Graduate Psychology) require IELTS 7.0 overall. Tests accepted for up to 3 years.
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  Pathways: Applicants who fall short can enter through Macquarie University College (Foundation or Diploma programs) or an articulation arrangement from a partner institution.
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  Supporting documents: Certified academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, passport, and program-specific items (research proposal for HDR; CV and referee forms for MBA).
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  Application route: Indian students apply through Macquarie's online portal directly, through UAC International, or via an authorised registered agent; no application fee applies for direct applications.
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  Student visa: After accepting an offer, students receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) along with proof of OSHC to apply for an Australian Student visa (Subclass 500).

Macquarie University Scholarships

Macquarie offers a strong set of automatically assessed scholarships for Indian and international students, with the India-specific award being particularly valuable.

1. India Early Acceptance Scholarship (AUD 10,000)

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  A tuition-fee reduction of AUD 10,000 for eligible Indian international students enrolling in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
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  Available to Indian citizens; students must accept their offer by the specified deadline and pay the commencement fee.
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  Automatically assessed on application — no separate form required.

2. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (up to AUD 10,000)

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  A merit-based award recognising high academic achievement, open to international students enrolling in eligible bachelor's or postgraduate coursework programs.
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  Award value up to AUD 10,000 toward tuition fees.
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  Automatically assessed; confirmed in the offer letter.

3. Macquarie University UAC International Scholarship (up to AUD 15,000/year)

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  For eligible international students applying for a Macquarie bachelor's degree through the UAC International pathway.
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  Award value up to AUD 15,000 per year for the duration of the course.
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  Assessed automatically through UAC International at application.

4. Regional Scholarship (AUD 5,000/year)

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  A tuition-fee reduction of AUD 5,000 per year for the full duration of the course, for eligible students commencing in 2025–2026.
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  Open to international students (including from India) across eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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  Automatically assessed with the course offer.

5. Medibank Undergraduate Coursework Scholarship

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  A scholarship for eligible undergraduate students, offered in partnership with Medibank.
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  Value and eligibility conditions confirmed at the time of offer.

6. Macquarie University College Pathway Scholarship (up to AUD 5,000)

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  A one-time tuition reduction of up to AUD 5,000 for eligible international students enrolled in a Macquarie University College foundation, diploma or pathway program.