Macquarie University (MQU)
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships:
???? International Undergraduate Scholarships
Macquarie University provides over 50 scholarships for international students, with amounts ranging from AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage. These scholarships are typically applied as tuition fee reductions and are awarded based on various criteria such as academic merit, regional origin, and specific fields of study.
Notable Scholarships:
· Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship: Offers up to AUD 10,000 for high-achieving students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. Eligibility includes a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for undergraduate applicants.
· India $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship: Provides AUD 10,000 per year to Indian citizens who accept their offer and pay the commencement fee by the specified deadline.
· ASEAN $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship: Awards AUD 10,000 per year to students from ASEAN countries who accept their offer and meet Macquarie’s English language requirements.
· Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in STEM Scholarship: Grants AUD 5,000 to female-identifying students enrolling in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
· Medibank Undergraduate Coursework Scholarship: A one-off payment of AUD 2,500 for international students holding a valid Medibank Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy.
???????? Domestic Undergraduate Scholarships
Macquarie University allocates approximately AUD 6 million annually to support domestic students through scholarships that recognize academic excellence, sporting achievements, and promote equity and inclusion.
Key Scholarship Categories:
· Academic Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic performance across various disciplines.
· Equity Scholarships: Designed to assist students from diverse backgrounds, including those facing financial hardship, disability, or other disadvantages.
· Sporting Achievement Scholarships: Support talented athletes in balancing their sporting commitments with academic pursuits.
Application processes vary; some scholarships require applications through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), while others may be awarded automatically based on admission criteria.
???? Additional Information
· Average Scholarship Amount: Scholarship values range from AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage, depending on the specific scholarship and eligibility criteria.
· Eligibility Criteria: Vary across scholarships but commonly include academic performance indicators (e.g., ATAR scores), regional origin, field of study, and extracurricular achievements.
· Application Process: Some scholarships require a separate application, while others are assessed automatically during the admission process. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Graduate Scholarships:
???? International Graduate
Scholarships
1. International
Research Training Program (iRTP) & International Macquarie Research
Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES)
·
Value:
Up to AUD 38,500 per annum (2025 rate), covering tuition
fees and providing a living allowance for up to 3 years.
·
Eligibility:
o Citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand.
o Intending to reside in Sydney during their candidature.
o Planning to undertake a Master of Research or Doctor of
Philosophy in Session 2, 2025.
o Meeting the admission and English language requirements.
o Having confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie
University researcher.
·
Application
Period: Opens 15 January 2025; closes 2 March
2025.
2. Macquarie
University Alumni Scholarship
·
Value:
10% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the
postgraduate coursework degree.
·
Eligibility:
o International students who are graduates of Macquarie
University.
o Enrolled full-time in an on-campus Master level degree
commencing in 2025.
o Meeting the academic and English requirements for the selected
course.
·
Application:
Automatic assessment upon application to an eligible
course.
3. Sponsored
Student Grant
·
Value:
One-off payment of AUD 5,000.
·
Eligibility:
o International students commencing their course in 2025 on a
fully funded external scholarship from Asian or Australian scholarship bodies.
o Holding a full offer and enrolling full-time on-campus.
o Achieving a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 for postgraduate
applications.
·
Application:
Requires completion of a scholarship application form and
evidence of approved Financial Guarantee.
4. Macquarie
University India Scholarship
·
Value:
AUD 10,000 per year (AUD 5,000 credited each session) for
the duration of the postgraduate coursework degree.
·
Eligibility:
o Citizens of India.
o Meeting the academic and English requirements for a postgraduate
coursework degree longer than one session.
o Accepted into a postgraduate coursework degree commencing in
2020 or 2021.
o Accepting the admission offer and paying the commencement fee by
the specified deadline.
· Note: This scholarship is not applicable to the Master of Management course and cannot be combined with other scholarships.
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Domestic Graduate Scholarships
1. Macquarie
University Higher Study Scholarship
·
Value:
AUD 12,000 per year.
·
Eligibility:
o Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent
resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
o Commencing or continuing full-time or part-time students in an Honours
or Postgraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma).
o Demonstrating academic excellence and financial hardship (e.g.,
receipt of Youth Allowance or other means-tested Commonwealth support payment).
o Consideration given to factors such as Indigenous background,
overcoming hardship, carer responsibilities, rural or remote background,
long-term disability or medical condition, or ongoing effects of trauma and
abuse.
·
Application
Deadline: 31 January 2025.
2. Graduate
Research Scholarships
·
Programs
Covered:
o Graduate Diploma of Research (GradDipRes)
o Master of Research (MRes)
o Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
o Combined MRes + PhD programs
·
Funding:
o Tuition fee offset.
o Living allowance (stipend) valued at AUD 38,500 per annum (2025
rate), indexed annually.
o Additional top-up living allowance, fixed sum or one-off
payments, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and/or visa application
costs for international students.
·
Eligibility:
o Assessed and awarded on academic merit.
o Competitively ranked based on the overall WAM of their Graduate
Diploma of Research units.
o Top-ranked students with the highest
·
Application
Period:
o International Research Scholarship Round: Opens 15 January 2025;
closes 2 March 2025.
o Domestic Research Scholarship Round: Opens 3 March 2025; closes 30 April 2025.
???? Additional
Information
·
Average
Scholarship Amount: Scholarship values range from
AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage, depending on the specific scholarship and
eligibility criteria.
·
Eligibility
Criteria: Vary across scholarships but commonly
include academic performance indicators (e.g., WAM scores), regional origin,
field of study, and extracurricular achievements.
· Application Process: Some scholarships require a separate application, while others are assessed automatically during the admission process. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for each scholarship
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria:
???????? Domestic (Native) Undergraduate Students Eligibility
1. Academic
Requirements
·
Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent Year 12
qualification from another Australian state or territory.
·
Admission is primarily based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
·
Each course has a minimum ATAR requirement which
varies depending on competitiveness and demand.
·
Alternative pathways such as the Macquarie Entry Program, Mature Age Entry, or Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
are also available.
2. English
Language Proficiency
·
Typically satisfied through completion of Year
12 English.
·
If not, alternative evidence such as results
from:
o IELTS:
Minimum 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
o TOEFL
iBT: Minimum 83
o PTE
Academic: Minimum score of 58
3. Other
Entry Pathways
·
Schools
Recommendation Scheme (SRS) – early offers based on school recommendation.
·
Educational
Access Scheme (EAS) – considers personal circumstances affecting
studies.
· Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Program – for students with leadership or community involvement.
???? International Undergraduate Students
Eligibility
1. Academic
Requirements
·
Completion of an accepted secondary school qualification which is equivalent to the Australian Year 12.
o Examples
include:
§ GCE
A-levels (UK)
§ International
Baccalaureate (IB)
§ CBSE/ISC
(India) with minimum 60–70% in relevant subjects
§ SAT,
ACT (USA)
·
Must meet the minimum entry score set for the chosen course (varies by
country and program).
2. English
Language Proficiency
If English is not the first language, students
must provide proof via:
·
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
·
TOEFL iBT: Minimum 83
·
PTE Academic: Minimum 58
·
Some programs (e.g., education, law, or health)
may require higher scores.
3. Additional
Requirements
·
Some
degrees (e.g., Music, Creative Arts) may require a portfolio or
audition.
· Health-related courses may require immunization, background checks, or fitness assessments.
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Extra Notes
·
Students who do not meet academic or language
requirements can enter via the Macquarie
University College (MUIC) for pathway programs like foundation and
diploma programs.
· Macquarie also accepts credit transfer applications for students with prior tertiary study.
Graduate Eligibility Criteria
???????? Domestic Students – Graduate Eligibility
-
Academic Qualification: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Australian university. Some postgraduate programs may require a degree in a specific discipline or a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mark (WAM), typically equivalent to a credit average.
-
English Proficiency: Domestic students who completed their undergraduate studies in Australia generally meet the English language requirements automatically. However, students with qualifications from non-English speaking countries may still need to demonstrate proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent tests.
-
Course-Specific Requirements: Certain programs such as Teaching, Law, Psychology, and Creative Industries may have additional requirements like professional registration, portfolios, interviews, or specific undergraduate prerequisites.
-
Work Experience: Professional postgraduate degrees such as the MBA, Master of Social Work, or Public Administration may require 2–3 years of relevant full-time work experience as part of their entry criteria.
-
Alternate Entry Pathways: Applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements may be eligible to apply for a graduate certificate or graduate diploma program, which can serve as a pathway into the master's degree.
???? International Students – Graduate Eligibility
-
Academic Qualification: International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a recognized university. The degree must be equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s qualification, and equivalency is often assessed using frameworks such as NOOSR or internal assessment.
-
English Proficiency: Unless exempt, international students must meet English language requirements through standardized testing. This typically includes:
-
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
-
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83
-
PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58
Some programs may have higher requirements (e.g., Law, Education, or Health).
-
-
Program-Specific Requirements: Like domestic students, international applicants to certain programs (e.g., creative arts, teaching, psychology) may need to submit portfolios, complete interviews, or show evidence of discipline-specific background.
-
Work Experience: Programs such as the MBA or MPA typically require 2+ years of relevant full-time work experience. A detailed CV and references may also be necessary.
-
Pathway Options: For applicants who do not meet direct academic or English entry requirements, Macquarie University offers pre-master’s programs or Academic English courses through Macquarie University College (MUIC).
-
Visa and Health Cover: International students must hold a valid Australian student visa and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their studies in Australia.
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Undergraduate Scholarships:
???? International Undergraduate Scholarships
Macquarie University provides over 50 scholarships for international students, with amounts ranging from AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage. These scholarships are typically applied as tuition fee reductions and are awarded based on various criteria such as academic merit, regional origin, and specific fields of study.
Notable Scholarships:
· Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship: Offers up to AUD 10,000 for high-achieving students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. Eligibility includes a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for undergraduate applicants.
· India $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship: Provides AUD 10,000 per year to Indian citizens who accept their offer and pay the commencement fee by the specified deadline.
· ASEAN $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship: Awards AUD 10,000 per year to students from ASEAN countries who accept their offer and meet Macquarie’s English language requirements.
· Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in STEM Scholarship: Grants AUD 5,000 to female-identifying students enrolling in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
· Medibank Undergraduate Coursework Scholarship: A one-off payment of AUD 2,500 for international students holding a valid Medibank Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy.
???????? Domestic Undergraduate Scholarships
Macquarie University allocates approximately AUD 6 million annually to support domestic students through scholarships that recognize academic excellence, sporting achievements, and promote equity and inclusion.
Key Scholarship Categories:
· Academic Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic performance across various disciplines.
· Equity Scholarships: Designed to assist students from diverse backgrounds, including those facing financial hardship, disability, or other disadvantages.
· Sporting Achievement Scholarships: Support talented athletes in balancing their sporting commitments with academic pursuits.
Application processes vary; some scholarships require applications through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), while others may be awarded automatically based on admission criteria.
???? Additional Information
· Average Scholarship Amount: Scholarship values range from AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage, depending on the specific scholarship and eligibility criteria.
· Eligibility Criteria: Vary across scholarships but commonly include academic performance indicators (e.g., ATAR scores), regional origin, field of study, and extracurricular achievements.
· Application Process: Some scholarships require a separate application, while others are assessed automatically during the admission process. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Graduate Scholarships:
???? International Graduate
Scholarships
1. International
Research Training Program (iRTP) & International Macquarie Research
Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES)
·
Value:
Up to AUD 38,500 per annum (2025 rate), covering tuition
fees and providing a living allowance for up to 3 years.
·
Eligibility:
o Citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand.
o Intending to reside in Sydney during their candidature.
o Planning to undertake a Master of Research or Doctor of
Philosophy in Session 2, 2025.
o Meeting the admission and English language requirements.
o Having confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie
University researcher.
·
Application
Period: Opens 15 January 2025; closes 2 March
2025.
2. Macquarie
University Alumni Scholarship
·
Value:
10% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the
postgraduate coursework degree.
·
Eligibility:
o International students who are graduates of Macquarie
University.
o Enrolled full-time in an on-campus Master level degree
commencing in 2025.
o Meeting the academic and English requirements for the selected
course.
·
Application:
Automatic assessment upon application to an eligible
course.
3. Sponsored
Student Grant
·
Value:
One-off payment of AUD 5,000.
·
Eligibility:
o International students commencing their course in 2025 on a
fully funded external scholarship from Asian or Australian scholarship bodies.
o Holding a full offer and enrolling full-time on-campus.
o Achieving a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 for postgraduate
applications.
·
Application:
Requires completion of a scholarship application form and
evidence of approved Financial Guarantee.
4. Macquarie
University India Scholarship
·
Value:
AUD 10,000 per year (AUD 5,000 credited each session) for
the duration of the postgraduate coursework degree.
·
Eligibility:
o Citizens of India.
o Meeting the academic and English requirements for a postgraduate
coursework degree longer than one session.
o Accepted into a postgraduate coursework degree commencing in
2020 or 2021.
o Accepting the admission offer and paying the commencement fee by
the specified deadline.
· Note: This scholarship is not applicable to the Master of Management course and cannot be combined with other scholarships.
????????
Domestic Graduate Scholarships
1. Macquarie
University Higher Study Scholarship
·
Value:
AUD 12,000 per year.
·
Eligibility:
o Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent
resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
o Commencing or continuing full-time or part-time students in an Honours
or Postgraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma).
o Demonstrating academic excellence and financial hardship (e.g.,
receipt of Youth Allowance or other means-tested Commonwealth support payment).
o Consideration given to factors such as Indigenous background,
overcoming hardship, carer responsibilities, rural or remote background,
long-term disability or medical condition, or ongoing effects of trauma and
abuse.
·
Application
Deadline: 31 January 2025.
2. Graduate
Research Scholarships
·
Programs
Covered:
o Graduate Diploma of Research (GradDipRes)
o Master of Research (MRes)
o Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
o Combined MRes + PhD programs
·
Funding:
o Tuition fee offset.
o Living allowance (stipend) valued at AUD 38,500 per annum (2025
rate), indexed annually.
o Additional top-up living allowance, fixed sum or one-off
payments, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and/or visa application
costs for international students.
·
Eligibility:
o Assessed and awarded on academic merit.
o Competitively ranked based on the overall WAM of their Graduate
Diploma of Research units.
o Top-ranked students with the highest
·
Application
Period:
o International Research Scholarship Round: Opens 15 January 2025;
closes 2 March 2025.
o Domestic Research Scholarship Round: Opens 3 March 2025; closes 30 April 2025.
???? Additional
Information
·
Average
Scholarship Amount: Scholarship values range from
AUD 2,000 to full tuition coverage, depending on the specific scholarship and
eligibility criteria.
·
Eligibility
Criteria: Vary across scholarships but commonly
include academic performance indicators (e.g., WAM scores), regional origin,
field of study, and extracurricular achievements.
· Application Process: Some scholarships require a separate application, while others are assessed automatically during the admission process. It is advisable to check the specific requirements for each scholarship
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Undergraduate Eligibility Criteria:
???????? Domestic (Native) Undergraduate Students Eligibility
1. Academic
Requirements
·
Completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent Year 12
qualification from another Australian state or territory.
·
Admission is primarily based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
·
Each course has a minimum ATAR requirement which
varies depending on competitiveness and demand.
·
Alternative pathways such as the Macquarie Entry Program, Mature Age Entry, or Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
are also available.
2. English
Language Proficiency
·
Typically satisfied through completion of Year
12 English.
·
If not, alternative evidence such as results
from:
o IELTS:
Minimum 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
o TOEFL
iBT: Minimum 83
o PTE
Academic: Minimum score of 58
3. Other
Entry Pathways
·
Schools
Recommendation Scheme (SRS) – early offers based on school recommendation.
·
Educational
Access Scheme (EAS) – considers personal circumstances affecting
studies.
· Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Program – for students with leadership or community involvement.
???? International Undergraduate Students
Eligibility
1. Academic
Requirements
·
Completion of an accepted secondary school qualification which is equivalent to the Australian Year 12.
o Examples
include:
§ GCE
A-levels (UK)
§ International
Baccalaureate (IB)
§ CBSE/ISC
(India) with minimum 60–70% in relevant subjects
§ SAT,
ACT (USA)
·
Must meet the minimum entry score set for the chosen course (varies by
country and program).
2. English
Language Proficiency
If English is not the first language, students
must provide proof via:
·
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
·
TOEFL iBT: Minimum 83
·
PTE Academic: Minimum 58
·
Some programs (e.g., education, law, or health)
may require higher scores.
3. Additional
Requirements
·
Some
degrees (e.g., Music, Creative Arts) may require a portfolio or
audition.
· Health-related courses may require immunization, background checks, or fitness assessments.
????
Extra Notes
·
Students who do not meet academic or language
requirements can enter via the Macquarie
University College (MUIC) for pathway programs like foundation and
diploma programs.
· Macquarie also accepts credit transfer applications for students with prior tertiary study.
Graduate Eligibility Criteria
???????? Domestic Students – Graduate Eligibility
-
Academic Qualification: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Australian university. Some postgraduate programs may require a degree in a specific discipline or a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) or Weighted Average Mark (WAM), typically equivalent to a credit average.
-
English Proficiency: Domestic students who completed their undergraduate studies in Australia generally meet the English language requirements automatically. However, students with qualifications from non-English speaking countries may still need to demonstrate proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent tests.
-
Course-Specific Requirements: Certain programs such as Teaching, Law, Psychology, and Creative Industries may have additional requirements like professional registration, portfolios, interviews, or specific undergraduate prerequisites.
-
Work Experience: Professional postgraduate degrees such as the MBA, Master of Social Work, or Public Administration may require 2–3 years of relevant full-time work experience as part of their entry criteria.
-
Alternate Entry Pathways: Applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements may be eligible to apply for a graduate certificate or graduate diploma program, which can serve as a pathway into the master's degree.
???? International Students – Graduate Eligibility
-
Academic Qualification: International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from a recognized university. The degree must be equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s qualification, and equivalency is often assessed using frameworks such as NOOSR or internal assessment.
-
English Proficiency: Unless exempt, international students must meet English language requirements through standardized testing. This typically includes:
-
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
-
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 83
-
PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58
Some programs may have higher requirements (e.g., Law, Education, or Health).
-
-
Program-Specific Requirements: Like domestic students, international applicants to certain programs (e.g., creative arts, teaching, psychology) may need to submit portfolios, complete interviews, or show evidence of discipline-specific background.
-
Work Experience: Programs such as the MBA or MPA typically require 2+ years of relevant full-time work experience. A detailed CV and references may also be necessary.
-
Pathway Options: For applicants who do not meet direct academic or English entry requirements, Macquarie University offers pre-master’s programs or Academic English courses through Macquarie University College (MUIC).
-
Visa and Health Cover: International students must hold a valid Australian student visa and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their studies in Australia.