Scholarship Options
Scholarships relating to this program are available!
Study Abroad At
Multicultural learning in a Sydney suburb
Macquarie University, ranked 15th most international university in the world, prides itself on being a vibrant, diverse and innovative university where multicultural inclusion underlines every course of study. Through Arcadia, you can also choose to include an internship placement while you study at Macquarie, to gain knowledge and experience to boost your resume.
This friendly university enjoys particular renown in subject areas like engineering, environment, law and media & communications. Courses in accounting and finance are also popular and are strengthened by the presence of the Graduate Accounting and Finance Centre and offers an AACSB accredited Business School. Its faculty of human sciences has strong linguistics and psychology departments, and also provides study abroad students with the opportunity to enroll in early childhood studies.
Located in suburban Sydney, within commuting distance of the Central Business District (30 minutes by train), Macquarie's spacious and lush campus hosts 39,000 students, over 7-9,000 of whom are international.
What I value most is my introduction to the Aboriginal culture. It brought an awareness to my attention of cultural differences. ”
Becca Lambdin Abraham
University of Texas Student, Macquarie University
Internship placement options include: Advertising; architecture & landscape architecture; arts; business operations (including HR); entrepreneurial start-ups; environment & sustainability; film & TV; financial services; health; hospitality; journalism; law; marketing; non-governmental organizations; politics; psychology; public relations; sport; and theatre. The Placement Information and Field Guide outlines more placement details.
There are over 120 societies and 35 sporting clubs, including the Sport and Aquatic Centre, which houses indoor and outdoor pools and a gym and squash, badminton, basketball, volleyball and netball courts.
Macquarie has an award-winning Global Leadership Program that invites students to develop important leadership skills by studying, volunteering and participating in activities.
Learn more about Arcadia in Australia.
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Macquarie Student Blogs Abroad
Ashley Worachek spent the past semester abroad in Australia blogging up a storm as a recipient of Macquarie University’s Student Representative Scholarship. Her blog, which is full of exciting photos…
Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Australia
Housing
As a participant on an Arcadia program, you are guaranteed housing. Our priority is to provide a safe, clean, cost-effective and convenient place for you to live, while offering you every opportunity to explore the local culture and community.
HousingHealth & Safety
Student health, safety and security in Australia are our top priorities. Our experienced and well-connected staff are prepared to deal with any emergencies that may arise...
Health & Safety
