Macquarie University Australia
Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Macquarie Park. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the third university to be established in the metropolitan area of Sydney. Macquarie is ranked #10 in Australia and #130 in the world(QS World University Rankings, 2024) · Macquarie University is ranked #192 in Best Global Universities.
Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia. This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. Macquarie offers a wide range oscholarships. Most have a strong emphasis on social inclusion and while others recognise academic and sporting excellence. Macquarie University scholarship covers maintenance allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover and shortfall of tuition fee beyond HEC financial limit.
Macquarie University scholarships for undergraduate international students
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
About the scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is awarded to recognize academic excellence for international students. This is a highly competitive scholarship depending on academic merit and is accessible to talented students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s coursework degree at Macquarie University. This scholarship provides up to AUD $10,000 applied towards your tuition fee. This is a very limited scholarship, so we encourage you to accept your offer and scholarship early to avoid disappointment.
Key details
Award value | (Fee reduction) Up to AUD $10,000 |
| Duration | One-off award |
| Applications close | Open year round |
| Study level | Undergraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificates and Global MBA courses) and meet the following criteria:
- Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for postgraduate applications; or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for undergraduate applications.
- Commence study in the session and year indicated in your scholarship letter of offer.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
To be on the consideration list for this scholarship, the requirement for the applicants is to complete a nomination form and hold a valid offer letter to study at Macquarie University. As part of the application form, you must:
- Applicants must complete an application form and type “VCIS” in the Scholarship Name field.
- Enter your student number as outline on your Macquarie University Offer Letter.
Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship
About the scholarship
This scholarship is available to competent international students from eligible regions who intend to pursue an undergraduate coursework degree at Macquarie University. Among one of the most generous in Australia, this scholarship is at the value of AUD $5,000 per year for the duration of your Bachelor’s coursework degree (AUD $2,500 will be credited each session).
This scholarship is available to all eligible students who commence their studies in 2024 and 2025.
Key details
| Award value | (Fee reduction) AUD $5,000 per year |
| Duration | Standard course duration |
| Applications close | Open year round |
| Study level | Undergraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificates and Global MBA courses) and meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of Mongolia, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia or one of the countries located in either the ASEAN, South Asia, African, Latin American or European regions.
- Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline.
- Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
The assessment for this scholarship will be automatic. Successful candidates will receive the scholarship with their offer letter. To be in the assessment for this scholarship, please ensure:
- You have successfully lodged an application for the undergraduate degree you plan to study.
- You have met the eligibility criteria for the course you have applied for.
Pakistan $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship
About the scholarship
This early acceptance scholarship is available to competent international students from Pakistan who intend to pursue a coursework degree at Macquarie University, offsetting approximately 25% of their annual tuition fees. Among one of the most generous in Australia, this scholarship is at the value of AUD $10,000 per year for the duration of your Bachelor’s coursework degree (AUD $5,000 will be credited each session). The first payment of AUD $10,000 will be disbursed in the second session of your first year of enrolment, with AUD $5,000 disbursed in each subsequent session for the duration of the course.
| Award value | (Fee-reduction) AUD $10,000 per year |
| Duration | Standard course duration |
| Applications close | Open year round |
| Study level | Undergraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificates and Global MBA courses) and meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of Pakistan.
- Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline.
- Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
The assessment for this scholarship will be automatic. Successful candidates will receive the scholarship with their offer letter. To be in the assessment for this scholarship, please ensure:
- You have successfully lodged an application for the undergraduate or postgraduate degree you plan to study.
- You have met the eligibility criteria for the course you have applied for.
