Macquarie University
Macquarie University Study Abroad Website
Location: Macquarie is located on a beautiful campus, 20 minutes by bus from central Sydney.
Course Subjects: Australian and Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, History, Politics, Psychology, Business, Marketing, Computing, Education, Languages, Biology, Environmental Studies, Media Studies, English, Literature, Communications, Geography, Philosophy, Women’s Studies, Sociology.
Courses: Click here
Housing: Visit the University housing website here. The International Office rents a large number of apartments at walking distance from campus, which are sublet to students. There is also a comfortable Anglican Church owned “college” (residence hall) on campus that provides meals.
Special Notes: Each Macquarie credit point is equivalent to 1.33 semester hours on our credit system. For more information, go to Macquarie University’s website www.mq.edu.au.
All students require a visa to study in Australia. Visa applications should be obtained early! To have an application sent, contact the Australian Embassy in Washington DC at either 202-797-3000 or 202-332-8285
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Language of Instruction: English
Term Dates: 2009/2010
Semester 2
July 24 - December 4
Semester 1
February 11 - June 28
Eligibility: Minimum sophomore standing, minimum 2.75 GPA
Estimated Costs:
$8200 Tuition
$4200 Room (Apartments are self-catered)
NOTE: Costs, dates and courses are subject to change. Program costs are estimates based upon tuition and currency exchange rates at the time of publication. Any questions can be directed to the NJSCIS office.