Australia University Detail

Macquarie University

Sydney university known for finance, actuarial studies, psychology, linguistics, data science and business.

QS #138North Ryde, SydneyPublicSydney metro: standard PR pathway

Overview

Public research university with around 44,000 students including 19,000 international students. Campus: Macquarie Park and North Sydney.

Rankings

QS World Ranking 2026: #138
Times Higher Education: #180
Top 50 sustainability

Popular Courses

Linguistics Finance Psychology Actuarial Studies Astronomy Data Science IT Business Law

Tuition Fees

Course / Cost Head	2026 International Fee Guide
IT / Data Science	AUD 37,000-46,000 per year \| INR 20-25 Lakh approx
Business / Finance	AUD 36,000-45,000 per year \| INR 20-25 Lakh approx
Actuarial / Statistics	AUD 38,000-48,000 per year \| INR 21-26 Lakh approx
Psychology	AUD 34,000-42,000 per year \| INR 19-23 Lakh approx
Living in Sydney	AUD 22,000-30,000 per year \| INR 12-17 Lakh approx

Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor International Scholarship: AUD 10,000/year
International Merit Scholarship: 20%-25% fee reduction

Admission Requirements

UG 12th: 75%-80% CBSE/ICSE
PG Masters: 60%-65% in bachelors
IELTS: 6.5, some courses 7.0
PTE: 58+

PR & Visa Benefits

Post-study opportunity: 2-4 years for Sydney metro
No regional PR bonus
Good pathways for finance, analytics and IT careers

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Strong finance and actuarial reputation
Strong international profile
Excellent psychology research

Cons

Sydney living cost is high
No regional PR bonus

Student Life & Career Opportunities

Students can plan campus clubs, city lifestyle, internships, accommodation and part-time work around the chosen city. 88% employment rate, Top 20 employability in Australia, average salary AUD 90K+.