Macquarie University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #274 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #10 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #9 of 40 | In Australia |
| #3 of 4 | In Sydney |
| #25 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top100 | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 38,747
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.mq.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* Macquarie University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary New South Wales higher school certificate or interstate recognized foreign equivalent, or previous tertiary study. Advanced standing for studies in recognized tertiary institution |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; July-December) |
| Enrollment | 38,747 |
Research profile
Macquarie University is a world-class research university with 84,421 scientific papers published and 2,479,905 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, and Psychology.
Macquarie University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 371 | 3604 |
| 1994 | 406 | 3928 |
| 1995 | 446 | 4552 |
| 1996 | 545 | 5062 |
| 1997 | 538 | 5575 |
| 1998 | 653 | 6778 |
| 1999 | 714 | 7678 |
| 2000 | 777 | 9367 |
| 2001 | 734 | 10276 |
| 2002 | 1050 | 13079 |
| 2003 | 1080 | 15308 |
| 2004 | 1178 | 17374 |
| 2005 | 1322 | 20180 |
| 2006 | 1528 | 23935 |
| 2007 | 1655 | 27362 |
| 2008 | 1655 | 31159 |
| 2009 | 1945 | 36884 |
| 2010 | 2146 | 41661 |
| 2011 | 2509 | 49579 |
| 2012 | 2695 | 56799 |
| 2013 | 2930 | 66329 |
| 2014 | 3255 | 76206 |
| 2015 | 3542 | 85204 |
| 2016 | 3774 | 94421 |
| 2017 | 3878 | 107540 |
| 2018 | 4520 | 126298 |
| 2019 | 4925 | 152745 |
| 2020 | 5465 | 191721 |
| 2021 | 5688 | 229298 |
| 2022 | 5182 | 230203 |
| 2023 | 4867 | 247531 |
| 2024 | 4354 | 250568 |
| 2025 | 3427 | 229588 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Macquarie University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition Fee (AUD) | International Tuition Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 9,050 | 36,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 10,500 | 38,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 11,000 | 41,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 10,500 | 38,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 52,000 | 58,000 |
| Master of Engineering | 36,000 | 41,000 |
| Master of Information Technology | 36,000 | 41,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 28,100 | 39,000 |
Macquarie University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Macquarie University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Macquarie University alumni
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Anthony Field
- Occupations
- television directormusicianfilm producerfilm actordrummer
- Biography
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Anthony Donald Joseph Field AM is an Australian musician, actor, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the leader of the children's group the Wiggles and a member of the 1980s and 1990s pop band the Cockroaches. While still a teenager, he helped found the Cockroaches with his brothers, Paul and John. The Cockroaches recorded two albums and enjoyed moderate success, interrupted by Field's service in the Army, until they disbanded in the late 1980s.
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Chris Lilley
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision directortelevision actorcomposerexecutive producer
- Biography
-
Christopher Daniel Lilley is an Australian comedian, actor and writer. He is known for his creation and portrayal of several characters in the mockumentary television series We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year (2005), Summer Heights High (2007), Angry Boys (2011), Ja'mie: Private School Girl (2013), Jonah from Tonga (2014), and Lunatics (2019). He is a two-time winner of the Logie Award for Most Popular Actor.
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Greg Page
- Occupations
- singertelevision directorfilm directortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Gregory John Page, AM is an Australian singer, musician and actor, best known for being the original lead singer of the children's band The Wiggles from 1991 to 2006 and again in 2012. Since 1998, Page has recorded seven solo albums.
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Adam Hills
- Occupations
- comediantelevision presenter
- Biography
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Adam Christopher Hills is an Australian comedian, radio and television presenter. In Australia, he hosted the music quiz show Spicks and Specks from 2005 to 2011, and again in 2021 onwards, and the talk show Adam Hills Tonight from 2011 to 2013. In the United Kingdom, he has hosted the talk show The Last Leg since 2012. He has been nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award, the Gold Logie Award and numerous BAFTA TV Awards.
Macquarie University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, English, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Police Studies, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Cognitive Sciences, Education, Linguistics, Medicine, Psychology |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Chiropractic, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geography, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | And gladly teche oneself |
| Colors | green, gold, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Balaclava Road North Ryde Sydney, New South Wales, 2109 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,450,000 |