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About Macquarie University
Studying at Macquarie University will give you a highly regarded experience that is: • Academically rigorous You will learn from experts who are among the best in their field. Macquarie’s programs incorporate research undertaken at the University into their curriculum, ensuring that your teaching is firmly based on the latest research developments and is relevant to 21st century challenges. • Comprehensive You will learn about the social, cultural and environmental challenges facing our world. You will also have the opportunity to attain real-world experience relevant to your field of study. You will develop a range of generic, analytical and critical skills, as an autonomous and independent learner.
Graduate outcomes With the high calibre of its courses and teaching staff, it is not surprising that Macquarie’s graduates are highly sought after: their starting salaries have been amongst the highest in Australia for more than a decade (The Good Universities Guide 1998-2009). The Macquarie International Careers team provides innovative training and development programs to increase the employability of our students in Australia and overseas. Campus environment and facilities With one of the most culturally diverse student populations in Australia (Good Universities Guide, 2009), Macquarie University’s modern, well-equipped campus is a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for international students, set on 126 hectares of peaceful parkland in one of Australia’s premier high-technology corridors. Features include eateries and recreational facilities, in addition to extensive library and computer facilities, a state-of-the-art Sport and Aquatic Centre, an acclaimed sculpture park, several museums and two hotels.
The Macquarie Centre, a major shopping complex, is also on the doorstep of the campus. In 2009, we became the first university in Australia to have its own train station on campus. Bus services have also been revamped, meaning it is now much easier to get to Macquarie than ever before. We have a dedicated service that provides support to international students with their accommodation options, including temporary, university and private accommodation. Find out more at accommodation.mq.edu.au Recent highlights • Macquarie University Hospital – Opened in June 2010 • New state-of-the-art library – Opening in 2011 • New Science teaching Laboratories • Research grants - A$33.4 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) • Australian Hearing Hub – Key partner in this unique project • Faculty of Arts facilities – new production spaces for music, radio, film and digital media. Find out more about Macquarie University’s breakthroughs in science, business, education and the arts at mq.edu.au
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Benefits of a Macquarie Degree
Your studies and research will be in collaboration with Australian and international businesses, such as Cochlear, and GE Healthcare.
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Ranked among Australia’s nine top universities and within the top 40 in the Asia-Pacific region (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings of World Universities, 2009), Macquarie University is recognised for its innovative curriculum, high-quality teaching and research, and unique campus environment.
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As a Macquarie University student you will join a diverse and welcoming community of 33,000 students, with 9,600 international students from over 114 countries.
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