Macquarie University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at Macquarie
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$10,000 a year off tuitionBachelor’s and master’s · Academic merit. Needs a separate scholarship application.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on Macquarie's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 51 | A$42,833 | A$41,600 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 48 | A$49,650 | A$47,850 |
| 🔬 Science | 29 | A$47,533 | A$47,850 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 27 | A$48,833 | A$47,850 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 26 | A$41,413 | A$52,000 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 18 | A$49,329 | A$47,942 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 18 | A$51,480 | A$47,850 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 15 | A$48,200 | A$47,250 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 14 | A$47,533 | A$56,333 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 14 | A$41,825 | A$39,567 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 13 | A$51,350 | A$45,600 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 11 | A$42,833 | A$45,000 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 11 | A$47,433 | A$47,850 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 10 | n/a | A$20,000 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 3 | A$48,967 | A$45,900 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 1 | n/a | A$42,840 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at Macquarie
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Arts Media and Communications CRICOS 099295F | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Business CRICOS 108687M | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Business Analytics CRICOS 106809M | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Commerce CRICOS 099296E | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Engineering CRICOS 095020K | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Game Design and Development CRICOS 110739H | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Health Sciences CRICOS 117670A | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Information Technology CRICOS 095021J | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Marketing and Media CRICOS 106810G | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
| Diploma of Software Engineering CRICOS 110740D | Diploma | Sydney | 0.8 | A$37,900 | A$37,900 |
Common questions
Does Macquarie University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: Up to A$10,000 a year off tuition (apply separately). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Macquarie University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Macquarie University is A$47,533 for undergraduate courses and A$46,500 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Macquarie University?
Macquarie University has 427 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (133 undergraduate, 260 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Macquarie University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Advanced Medicine has the lowest estimated annual tuition among Macquarie’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$20,000 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Macquarie University.