Why Choose Macquarie?
Macquarie University understands the importance of an education that is both broad and deep, and seeks to provide its students with an education that will not just leave them qualified, but give them a winning edge.
Always innovating, Macquarie University is renowned for high quality teaching, diverse study programs and an expansive view resulting in opportunities such as the Macquarie Global Leadership Program (GLP) or Student Exchanges in many of the world’s most exciting destinations.
Above all, we believe in choice, and this website is here to guide you through the choices you make in deciding the education that is right for you, and give you the right advice when you need it.
Reasons that you should consider Macquarie University include:
- Maximum five star rating guide in the independent Good Universities Guide 2006 for graduates’ starting salaries and graduates’ success in getting a job (in both undergraduate and postgraduate categories). In fact starting salaries have been the highest in Australia for nine consecutive years, as ranked by The Good Universities Guide (1998-2006).
- Quality of our teachers: Macquarie's courses are delivered by academic staff considered to be among the best in Australia. The University was awarded a maximum rating of five stars in the Staff Qualifications category in The Good Universities Guide 2006.
- Responsive student services including Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) programs, literacy and numeracy support and transition assistance.
- Flexibility of degrees and ability to change throughout a course (eg. study Business and European languages).
- Broadening Cultural educational opportunities including the art gallery and sculpture park, and the chance to experience the Macquarie Singers.
- Good transport links, including the new railway station due to commence operation in 2008.
- 126 hectares of campus grounds with excellent facilities including a state of the art sports and aquatic centre scheduled to open in 2007 that includes a heated 50 metre outdoor pool and 25 metre indoor pool.
Join us and get involved in the many clubs and societies to follow new interests and develop new friends. As you can see from the above and throughout the website, Macquarie is dynamic and growing – be a part of it!
Discover Macquarie
After you’ve explored this site you’ll have lots of information about Macquarie University but we know there’s nothing like the real thing. So take advantage of our Liaison Activities to investigate the campus in person, and for you, your parents and your friends to hear more either at school or career markets.
If you have specific questions you’d like answered then use the Bulletin Board or contact one of the Student Recruitment.