Macquarie University

Macquarie University acceptance rate is around 54% as per unofficial sources. The university has accepted almost half of the total applications received for admission. The moderately high acceptance rate makes Macquarie University admissions slightly competitive for international students.

Yes. Macquarie Uni ranks among the Top 1% of the Universities in the world rankings (THE and QS 2025). It is ranked #133 in the world in the QS rankings 2025 and #178 in the world in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.

• Also, it ranks at #8 in Australia in the Employment Outcomes as per a top-ranking publisher in 2024. Also, this university's 100% of research is rated at world standard or above (ERA)
• Macquarie ranks at #1 for teaching quality among Sydney Metropolitan Universities 

A few of the reasons to study at Macquarie University are:

• Macquarie combines a reputation for world-class education with unique opportunities to grow and develop beyond the classroom
• It ranks #1 in Sydney for employability as per QS Graduate Employability 2022
• It offers career focused degrees that are hands-on and co-designed with industry to enhance the employment. Over 250 courses are offered by this university

Yes, international students seeking admission to Macquarie University have to submit either IELTS score or any other equivalent test scores. The minimum IELTS score required depends on the level of proficiency such as functional, vocation, competent, advanced, etc. The overall IELTS score required is 5.5 – 7.5. For the exact scores, check the official website. Here is a range of scores required in other ELP tests.

As per QS rankings, MQ Uni ranks at #126 in 2027. It is recognized globally and has strong tradition of innovation and exploration. Macquarie Uni ranks in Top 1.5% of the university in QS 2027 and THE Rankings 2026. It is among world's top 50 for 3 subjects and top 100 for 12 subjects: QS World Uni Subject Rankings 2026.

Some of the study areas at Macquarie University are given as follows:

• Law
• Business
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Science
• Media, Communications, and Performing Arts
• Engineering
• Medicine and Health
• Information Technologies
• Languages and Linguistics
• Security, Intelligence, and Criminology

Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus offers the following facilities:

• A bar and restaurants
• Cafes
• Medical Clinic
• Pharmacy
• Childcare Services
• Counselling Services
• Private hospital

Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines as well as for producing graduates who are among the most-sought after professionals in the world. This university ranks at #1 in Sydney for Teaching & Resources, QILT, Student Experience Survey 2022. Furthermore, this university ranks in the Top 1% of the universities globally in THE and another-world ranking publisher in 2025. Furthermore, the university ranks at #8 in Australia for Employment Outcomes as per a top-ranking publisher.

Macquarie University and Wollongong University are two popular universities in Australia for international students. They both offer quality business programs to students at an affordable cost. The below table includes a comparison between these two in terms of business program fees:

Both universities look good in terms of tuition fees. Therefore, it's on you where you want to apply for admission.

Macquarie University offers an affordable Masters in Management in Australia for international students. The tuition fees vary from INR INR 18 L - 27 L for first-year to study MIM at the university. Applicants can study the MIM program in over 30 specializations at the university. Therefore, Macquarie University is good for studying Masters in Management.