Go Global Office of Global Engagement

Macquarie University

City: Sydney
Language of instruction: English
  • Multifaceted and innovative university located in the heart of one of Australia's leading high technology parks
  • Quickly evolving into one of Australia's leading research universities
  • 5118 Undergraduate students (2016)
  • Offers a broad range of popular and top quality courses in Arts, Economics, Commerce, Science, Technology and Law
  • Located in Sydney, a city with vibrant cosmopolitan culture, a mild temperate climate, and World Heritage listed national parks and pristine beaches
  • As an Exchange student, you’ll have the opportunity to join Macquarie’s Global Leadership Program. The GLP will provide you with unique opportunities to enhance your study experience by developing important leadership and intercultural skills. You will develop new friendships and grow your networks while becoming part of the Macquarie campus community. 

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Partner university’s areas of study

  • Arts
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science
  • English is the primary language of instruction

Eligibility and Timing

Terms Offered

  • Term 1
  • Term 2
  • Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
  • Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
  • Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average to apply

Term Dates

  • UBC Term 1 (Macquarie session 2): Mid July – Late November
  • UBC Term 2 (Macquarie session 1): Mid February to Late June
  • UBC Full year (Macquarie sessions 2 + 1): July - June
  • UBC Split year (Macquarie sessions 1 + 2): February to November

Credits

Summer programs

Not applicable

Course equivalency formula

  • Macquarie units x 0.375 = UBC Credits

Credit transfer process

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

For more information about Go Global transfer credit

Grading scheme

Passing grade

P=50=Pass OR PC=45=Conceded pass

Course Information

* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.

Type of Go Global Experiences

  • Exchange (pay UBC tuition)
  • Graduate research
  • Internships

Course information and restrictions

  • Students are required to take between 9 and 14 credit points per semester
  • Recommended load is 12 credit points
  • Most units are valued at either 3 or 4 credit points = approximately  12-16 hours of study per unit per week, including class attendance, private study, library research, etc.
  • When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
  • Units by level of study Undergraduate level = 1000, 2000 and 3000 level, Postgraduate level = 6000, 8000 and 9000 level

Full course load information

  • 12 Macquarie credits per semester
  • 24 Macquarie credits per year

Partner Course Information


Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

*Areas of study at partner universities are subject to change. The tool is for reference only - research the partners' websites for additional course information.

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Exchange Tuition

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program fee per term, paid to UBC
  • Some exceptions may apply

Scholarships and awards

The Go Global Award $1000

All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.

Additional awards

Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.

Check out international learning awards and eligibility.


Information for US students: 

If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.

If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.

If you attend an ineligible institution:

  • You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
  • You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
  • You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
  • You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.

Additional Fees

Not applicable

Types of accommodation available

  • Off-campus
  • On-campus

Housing notes

  • Accommodation highly prioritized for exchange students
  • Apply through the Study Abroad office after you've been accepted as an exchange student. These apartments are self-catered and fully furnished.
  • Balaclava apartments (5-10 minute walk to campus), Herring Road apartments (located on-campus) or Macquarie Parklands apartments (5-10 minute walk to campus)
  • Robert Menzies College: located on campus, this dry-residence is a great option for students, meals are included, facilities include: piano, billiard tables, tv room, on-site laundries, student kitchen, courtyard and BBQ, college library, academic assistance and Chapel (Students apply directly through the college)
  • Dunmore Lang College: Located on campus, includes 20 meals per week, facilities include: unlimited internet, university sports membership, tutoring and pastoral care, chiropractic and music rooms, common rooms, a computer lab, on-site laundries and a college library (Students apply directly through the college)