Macquarie University

Study in Australia at Macquarie University: A Top Choice for Excellence and Opportunities

Macquarie University, located in Sydney, New South Wales, is one of Australia’s leading government universities. Known for its exceptional facilities and strong emphasis on student success, the university is a popular choice for students considering why study abroad. It is the only university in Australia with a hospital and an on-campus underground station, making it a truly unique and convenient place to study.

For Thai students, Macquarie University offers a special AUD 10,000 scholarship, available for both bachelor's and master's degree programs, making it an even more attractive destination for higher education.

Why Choose Macquarie University?

• A World-Class University

  • Top 1% Globally: Ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide by the QS World University Rankings 2025.

  • National and Global Rankings: Ranked 11th in Australia and 133rd globally by the QS World University Rankings 2025.

  • 5 QS Stars for Excellence: Awarded 5 QS Stars for teaching, graduate employability, research, student facilities, and internationalization by QS Stars University Ratings 2024.

  • Top Linguistics Program: Ranked 31st in the world for Linguistics by the QS Global World Subject Rankings 2024.

  • Received 5 QS Stars for teaching, research, facilities, student productivity, and internationalization (QS Stars University Ratings, 2019).

  • Ranked 3rd in Australia for Business Administration (Financial Times Magazine, 2019).

  • 36th in the world for Linguistics (QS Global World Subject Rankings, 2020).

• High Graduate Employability

  • Fast Employment Rates: Ranked 8th in Australia for universities with the fastest graduate employment rates.

• Outstanding Academic Excellence

• State-of-the-Art Facilities

  • Home to a hospital and an on-campus underground station, ensuring convenience and access to top healthcare services.

  • Spacious campus with facilities tailored to meet the needs of all students.

Highlights of Macquarie University

• Quality Education: Macquarie University is renowned for its high-quality research and teaching. Many of its programs are ranked globally, particularly in fields such as business, finance, and health sciences.

• Diverse Programs: The university offers a wide range of programs, from undergraduate to postgraduate and doctoral degrees, with tailored options designed to meet the needs of international students.

• Student Support: Macquarie provides extensive support services for students in both academics and daily life, including career counseling, internships, and job search assistance.

What’s the Lifestyle Like at Macquarie University?

• Campus Atmosphere: Macquarie University is located in North Ryde, a peaceful and safe suburb of Sydney. The campus features green spaces and a serene lake, perfect for walks or relaxing between classes.

• Convenient Transportation: The university is near Macquarie University Station, with easy access to public transport, making it simple to travel to various parts of Sydney.

• Clubs and Activities: Students can participate in a wide range of clubs and activities, such as sports, music, performing arts, and academic societies. These provide excellent opportunities to meet new friends and build a sense of community.

• Shopping and Dining: Close to the university is Macquarie Centre, a large shopping mall with numerous shops, restaurants, and a cinema, ensuring convenience and enjoyment in daily life.

• Nature and Outdoor Activities: For outdoor enthusiasts, Sydney offers many natural attractions, such as Bondi Beach and Manly Beach, perfect for relaxing, swimming, and water sports.

"Macquarie University is highly regarded for its Applied Linguistics and TESOL program in Australia. And I received two scholarships: the Early Acceptance Scholarship and the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship.”

- Bee, Atjima Kosa, Study in Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at North Ryde Campus, Advised and supervised by พี่แพร IDP Khon Kaen

"ที่มหาลัยนี้สามารถโอนย้ายหน่วยกิจจากไทยมาเรียนต่อที่ออสเตรเลียได้ และผมชื่นชอบในสาขานี้อยู่แล้ว อีกอย่างคือผมได้ลองมาเที่ยวดูก่อนการตัดสินใจแล้วสองถึงสามรอบเลยเลือกมหาลัยนี้”

- Kong, Itthi Nootes, Study in Bachelor of Business Administration at North Ryde Campus, Advised and supervised by พี่หมวย

"เพราะสนใจด้านการบริหาร และไม่อยากทิ้ง engineer การไปเรียนต่อที่ออสเตรเลียยังมีโอกาสในการทำงานในอนาคตได้”

- Win, Poowadol hutapornparsert, Study in Master of Engineering Management at North Ryde Campus, Advised and supervised by พี่แอนดี้

"พี่ๆ IDP แนะนำว่ามหาลัยนี้แจกทุนเยอะ มีสมาคมนักศึกษาไทยเลยรู้สึกปลอดภัย เหมือนมีเพื่อน พอเข้าไปดูในโซเชียลของมหาลัยก็รู้สึกว่าสภาพแลดล้อมดีและชอบค่ะ รวมถึงสนใจทางด้าน marketing ที่นี่เพราะดูรายละเอียดวิชาที่จะได้เรียนแล้วตรงกับความสนใจ เลยตัดสินใจเรียนต่อที่นี่ในคณะ marketing ค่ะ”

- Carrot, Tuangphon Sabangban, Study in Master of Marketing at North Ryde Campus, Advised and supervised by พี่แพร IDP Khon Kaen

"With the outstanding capabilities of Macquarie’s Alumni all around the globe which proves the quality of invaluable knowledge provided by Macquarie University, I’ll doubtlessly attain all the intuition I needed to reach my goal.”

- Ped, Pongpol Chanduaykij, Study in Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry at North Ryde Campus, Advised and supervised by พี่หมวย

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