Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Macquarie Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie Business School is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) 'triple crown' business school located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology and business precinct, renowned for applied finance.

Key advantages

Triple-crown accredited business school
Renowned Applied Finance programme
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships
Strong actuarial studies reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Applied Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in finance, actuarial studies, and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied finance, actuarial studies, and accounting.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Macquarie Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie Business School is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) 'triple crown' business school located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology and business precinct.

Key advantages

Triple-crown accredited business school
Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong applied finance and actuarial reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships

Programme & duration: Master of Management: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes. Transcripts and references.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in finance, actuarial studies, and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Active links with Macquarie Park's corporate tenants.

Course

MBA

Offered by Macquarie MGSM MBA

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 250 in the World (2026)

Macquarie Business School's MBA (through its Macquarie Graduate School of Management heritage) is triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology and business precinct.

Key advantages

Triple-crown accredited MBA
Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong applied finance reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong executive alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time or part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $65,000 – $78,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above, minimum 3–5 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 6 years of work experience; typical class age 30–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 560+ (or GRE/Executive Assessment accepted; waivers available)

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in finance and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Active links with Macquarie Park's corporate tenants.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Macquarie Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie Business School is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) 'triple crown' business school located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology and business precinct.

Key advantages

Triple-crown accredited business school
Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong applied marketing analytics reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships

Programme & duration: Master of Marketing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in marketing analytics and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied marketing analytics, consumer behaviour, and digital strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's Department of Economics is located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct, offering strong ties to applied economics and finance industry partners.

Key advantages

Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong applied economics and finance reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Economics: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Economics or related field. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in finance and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in applied economics, financial economics, and public policy. Active links with Macquarie Park's corporate tenants.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Chemical and Environmental

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 400 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's School of Engineering is located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct, offering strong ties to environmental and process engineering industry partners.

Key advantages

Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong environmental engineering reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Chemical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in environmental engineering and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in environmental engineering, sustainable process design, and water treatment.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 350 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's School of Engineering is located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct, offering strong ties to electronics and communications industry partners.

Key advantages

Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong communications engineering reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Electrical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in communications and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in communications engineering, photonics, and radio astronomy.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is renowned for cognitive neuroscience research, located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct.

Key advantages

Renowned cognitive neuroscience research
Located near Sydney's tech precinct
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong clinical training partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Biomedical Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Biomedical Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in biomedical research and healthcare-adjacent roles.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive neuroscience, genetics, and hearing science.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychological Sciences

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences is renowned for its cognitive science research, located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct.

Key advantages

Renowned cognitive science research (home of pioneering neuropsychology research)
Located near Sydney's tech precinct
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong clinical training partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Clinical Psychology: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Psychology (APAC-accredited preferred). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in clinical psychology and cognitive science research roles.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and developmental disorders. Active Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Macquarie Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie Law School is located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park technology precinct, offering strong ties to commercial and technology law industry partners.

Key advantages

Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong commercial and technology law reputation
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships
Growing international reputation

Programme & duration: Master of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Law or related field with credit average or above.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in commercial law and the Macquarie Park business/technology precinct.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in commercial law, technology law, and international arbitration. Active links with Macquarie Park's corporate tenants.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Security Studies and Criminology

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #128

Macquarie University's Department of Security Studies and Criminology is located near Sydney's growing Macquarie Park precinct, offering strong ties to security and intelligence industry partners.

Key advantages

Renowned security studies specialisation
Located near Sydney's tech/business precinct
Strong intelligence and security sector ties
Good scholarship availability
Affordable relative to Sydney CBD
Strong industry partnerships

Programme & duration: Master of International Relations: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February (S1) and July (S2)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly in security and intelligence analysis roles.

Student experience

Green, spacious campus in Sydney's north. Strong international student community and support services.

Research strengths

Research in security studies, intelligence analysis, and terrorism studies.

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