Macquarie University at a Glance
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Macquarie University at a glance CRICOS Number 00002J Macquarie at a glance • Established in 1964 • 1300 academic staff • 39,600 students • 9,000 international students • Top 2 per cent of universities globally • 156,000 alumni in more than 140 countries • Among the top 10 universities in Australia • Among the top 40 universities in Asia-Pacific CEOs worldwide rank Macquarie among the world’s top 100 universities for their graduate recruitment 2012 Global Employability Survey CEOs worldwide rank Macquarie among the world’s top 100 universities for their graduate recruitment 2012 Global Employability Survey Located 15 kms from the Sydney CBD Located 15 kms from the Sydney CBD Sydney is one of the 10 best cities in the world to live in The Economist Global Liveability Report, 2012 Living in Sydney MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Find out why Enjoy Sydney’s the koalas and fantastic kangaroos at shopping, some Taronga Zoo of which is located have some right next to the of the most University in the amazing views Macquarie Centre in the world shopping complex Take a day trip Relax and to the world unwind on one heritage listed of Sydney’s Blue Mountains, 100 beaches, only 90 minutes including the away from world-famous Macquarie Bondi Beach Rankings and ratings MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY • has 5 QS stars in teaching, employability, research, internationalisation, facilities, innovation, access and specialist subjects • is ranked in the top 2% of universities globally • is among the top 10 universities in Australia • is among the top 40 universities in Asia-Pacific (Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Rankings of World Universities 2012) • is the 9th most international university in the world (Times Higher Education 2014) 126 hectares of green parkland World-class facilities Hospital Train station Facilities MORE THAN AU$1 BILLION RECENTLY INVESTED • Australian Hearing Hub • Australian School of Advanced Medicine • KIT – Macquarie Brain Research Laboratory • Macquarie University Hospital • Macquarie University Library • Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre • Media and science facilities Macquarie University Spatial Experience MUSE Room to study Room to work Room to relax Connected with industry IN THE HEART OF SYDNEY’S HIGH-TECH PRECINCT • Citigroup • Cochlear • Commonwealth Bank of Australia • CSIRO • Deloitte • GlaxoSmithKline • Honeywell • Huawei • Optus • Red Bull • Wesfarmers A university of service and engagement PACE offers community-based, real-life projects as part of the curriculum. PACE activities are available at an international, national and local level and can include: • internships • field trips • community development projects • service-learning opportunities. Photo: Ronan Chandler, PACE internship with Microsoft Be part of our vibrant campus community Campus Hub food court Future-shaping research WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH WITH WORLD-CHANGING IMPACT • Leads Australia in a number of research disciplines • Is a global pioneer in cotutelle and joint PhD programs • Performs at world standard or higher in 85 per cent of its research activity (ERA 2012) • Achieved the maximum 5 rating – outstanding performance well above world standard – in three science disciplines: - Earth sciences - environmental sciences - physical sciences. Future-shaping research priorities WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH WITH WORLD-CHANGING IMPACT • Priority 1 – Healthy people • Priority 2 – Resilient societies • Priority 3 – Prosperous economies • Priority 4 – Secure planet • Priority 5 – Innovative technologies A comprehensive university FACULTIES • Faculty of Arts • Faculty of Business and Economics • Faculty of Human Sciences • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences • Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Arts DEPARTMENTS • Ancient History • Anthropology • English • Geography and Planning • Indigenous Studies • International Studies • Macquarie Law School • Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies • Modern History, Politics and International Relations • Philosophy • Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism • Sociology Faculty of Business and Economics DEPARTMENTS • Accounting and Corporate Governance • Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies • Economics • Marketing and Management Faculty of Human Sciences DEPARTMENTS • Cognitive Science • Education • Institute of Early Childhood • Linguistics • Psychology Faculty of Medicine Health Sciences DEPARTMENTS • Australian Institute of Health Innovation • Australian School of Advanced Medicine • Department of Health Professions Faculty of Science and Engineering DEPARTMENTS • Biological Sciences • Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences • Chiropractic • Computing • Earth and Planetary Sciences • Engineering • Environmental Sciences • Mathematics • Physics and Astronomy • Statistics Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) Master of Business Administration (MBA) RESEARCH AREAS • Leadership, strategy and organisational change • Finance management • Marketing • Reflective practice in management education • Supply chain management • Sustainable leadership and organisations Macquarie University International College • Integral part of the academic structure • Located at North Ryde campus • Unique 6 week teaching term • 2 units per term • Students can access all university facilities • Foundation, Diploma and English language programs Foundation programs MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Diploma programs MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE International collaboration • 12 per cent publication growth – almost double the Australian average • International collaboration rate is 49.1 per cent in 2014 (6th in Australia) • Top three collaborators: University of Auckland, University of Oxford and University of Bristol • Top disciplines: Earth and planetary sciences, Agricultural and biological sciences, Physics and astronomy • 205 cotutelle/joint PhD candidates in more than 30 countries Herring Road Apartments • 22 self-catering fully furnished two-story townhouses Herring Road Apartments Macquarie Parklands • Fully furnished apartments for up to four students Macquarie Parklands Macquarie University Village Features include: • Fully furnished apartments from one to five bedrooms • Self catered • High-speed internet access • Student lounge • E-library • Barbecue deck Private accommodation • The Macquarie Private Accommodation database gives you access to hundreds of available properties near the campus • The listings are provided by other students, people in the community, and real estate agents Macquarie University has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia with more than 100 scholarships for international students How to apply 1. Choose a Macquarie degree 2. Check that you meet the entry requirements 3. Submit your application online, through your authorised agent or at one of our regular events in your country 4. Your application is assessed by the admissions team 5. Accept your offer 6. Prepare for your arrival 7. Arrive for your orientation at Macquarie Find out more at mq.edu.au/international-orientation mq.edu.au CRICOS Number 00002J .