Look beyond the university name
Macquarie University is a public research university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the third university to be established in the Sydney metropolitan area.
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 38,747 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 104,777 |
| Total citations | 5,878,104 |
| Chancellor | Martin Parkinson |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Macquarie University?
Academics and staff Notable faculty members include: Indian neurosurgeon B. Misra Australian writer and four time Miles Franklin Award winner, Thea Astley ; Hungarian Australian mathematician, Esther Szekeres ; Australian mathematician, Neil Trudinger ; Australian environmentalist and activist, Tim Flannery ; British physicist and author, Paul Davies ; British-Australian physicist, John Clive Ward ; Israeli-Australian mathematician, José Enrique Moyal ; Australian linguist, Geoffrey Hull ; Australian geologist, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, John Veevers ; Australian climatologist, Ann Henderson-Sellers ; Australian breakdancer and Olympian, Rachael Gunn ; Australian sociologist, Raewyn Connell ; Australian documentary filmmaker Tom Murray . Four Macquarie University academics were included in The World's Most Influential Minds 2014 report by Thomson Reuters , which identified the most highly cited researchers of the last 11 years. ^ "Basant Kumar Misra, President NSI 2008" (PDF) . Archived from the original on 27 February 2021 . ^ "Life waxes and wanes with bobbing of the Solar System" . Archived from the original on 21 February 2017 . Archived from the original on 21 February 2017 .
Research strengths (by indexed output): Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena, Marine Biology and Ecology Research.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admissions International The Macquarie University International College offers Foundation Studies (Pre-University) and University-level Diplomas. Upon successful completion of a MUIC Diploma, students enter the appropriate bachelor's degree as a second year student. The Centre for Macquarie English is the English-language centre that offers a range of specialised, direct entry English programs that are approved by Macquarie University. ^ "Macquarie University International College" . Archived from the original on 25 December 2017 . ^ "The Centre for Macquarie English (CME)" .
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Macquarie University
According to OpenAlex, Macquarie University has 104,777 indexed research works with 5,878,104 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- John C. Turner — 20,769 citations
- Mark Westoby — 17,423 citations
- Ian J. Wright — 17,020 citations
- Howard Gurney — 14,227 citations
- Mark Jonathan Hancock — 9,588 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Macquarie University?
The current Chancellor is Martin Parkinson.
Martin Lee Parkinson is a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Department of the Treasury between March 2011 and December 2014.
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Campus & student life
Student life See also: Macquarie University Campus Experience Students relaxing near Wally's Walk Park Campus Life manages the university's non-academic services: food and retail, sport and recreation, student groups, child care, and entertainment. From late 2017 onward its Campus Hub facility has been closed for reconstruction; a 'pop-up' -style replacement, the Campus Common, has been opened for the duration. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ( September 2026 ) Student demographics Macquarie is the fourth largest university in Sydney (38,753 students in 2013). The university has the largest student exchange program in Australia. In 2012, 9,802 students from Asia were enrolled at Macquarie University (Sydney campuses and offshore programs in China, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore).
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Contact Macquarie University
Official website: https://www.mq.edu.au ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Macquarie University founded?
Macquarie University was founded in 1964.
How many students attend?
Approximately 38,747 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the chancellor?
Martin Parkinson.