Macquarie University - Undergraduate Studies

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Prospective Students

For admission purposes there are two groups of applicants to Macquarie programs -

Local applicants who are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. Local students should consult this website for application procedures.
International applicants are citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand. International applicants should seek further information at the Macquarie International website.

Local Applicants

Admission for local applicants to Macquarie University is based on academic merit. If you are seeking admission to an undergraduate program you must be able to provide evidence that you have the potential for tertiary study. Students who can demonstrate previous academic merit should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre.

Applicants who do not have accessible or sufficient academic merit may consider our Alternative Entry and Special Consideration Schemes called Pathways. These schemes often provide bonus points or the necessary academic record for admission into Macquarie University.

Macquarie University also provides a direct applications to certain programs in languages, honours and postgraduate study.

Universities Admissions Centre

Alternate Pathways

Honours Program

Postgraduate Programs

Universities Admissions Centre

Most offers to Macquarie University are made through the Universities Admissions Centre. Admission to Macquarie University via the UAC is based on academic merit. If you are seeking admission to an undergraduate program you must be able to provide evidence that you have the potential for tertiary study.

Application Procedures For Universities Admissions Centre

Alternate Pathways

Macquarie University also offers a range of alternate entry schemes. These schemes can provide entry into university for those who do not have the academic merit. For full information please refer to our Pathways Brochure.

Pathways Brochure

Alternative Entry Schemes

Certificate and Diploma of Languages
Distance Education (Including Distance Education Law)
Jubilee (Mature Age) Scheme - Jubilee Schemes are especially designed for those who are over 21 Years of Age and have not undertaken any tertiary education.
Non-Award Study - Students who complete 12 Credit Points with a minimum GPA of 2.0 can gain admission into a limited number of Bachelors' Programs at Macquarie University.
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) - Students who complete a SIBT Diploma with a minimum GPA of 1.5 will get admission into a Bachelor's Degree at Macquarie University.
TAFE Graduates and Associate Degrees
uniTEST - University can be for everyone (For first half-year entry only)
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Special Consideration

Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Schemes - Applicants who are found to be Elite Athletes and Performers can gain bonus ATAR points towards their admission to Macquarie. (For first half-year entry only).
Educational Access Scheme - Scheme which gives bonus points for students who have been disadvantaged.