Study Abroad

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.

Students praise the college for its robust academic programs. Many reviews mention that the college offers great political relations, journalism, theater, or anything along the visual media arts programs and students appreciate the variety of extracurricular activities organized by the college. 

Some students show frustration with the administrative office. A few reviews show that students consider the college expensive. Some reviews also mention that the quality of online courses is below average.

The University of Auckland offers over 280 courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. The table below includes most reputable courses at the university with ranking:

To promote inclusivity and based on several concerns received from international students, the Irish universities may waive the IELTS test requirement for one or more of the following reasons:

• Students have received their previous education from an English medium institution. 

• Students belong to a nation where English is a primary medium of communication.

• Universities may also waive the IELTS test requirement on a case-by-case basis, considering the students.

• Universities may also offer conditional offers to students who need to meet the English proficiency requirement before the start of their course. 

Emerson College is cheaper than Northeastern University the tuition fee at Emerson College is $56032 while the tuition fee at Northeastern University is $64,990 below is an estimate of the cost of enrollment at both universities-

Some of the affordable universities in Ireland where you can study without taking the IELTS test are:

• Griffith College

• University of Limerick

• Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

• Dublin Business School 

• Letterkenny Institute of Technology

• Trinity College Dublin

Yes, working part-time as a student in Ireland can be possible. This is because if you are already studying a degree course in Ireland, this means that you ahve proven your proficiency in the language both to the university and the visa officers. Hence, you are sufficient enough to converse in the language. 

Since the IELTS test is not a necessary requirement to work for employers in Ireland, showcasing English language proficiency through alternative methods may prove advantageous. However, some employers might still require an IELTS score based on the nature of the job.