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Macquarie University

Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia, Sydney
3.92 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
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Macquarie University began teaching in 1967. It has already accomplished a great deal and is regarded as a leader in many academic fields.


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“I had the best experience of my entire life! I can't wait to go back!” Read Review
ssstephanie, United States

138 Overall reviews of Macquarie University

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by alice, Université Paris IV Paris - Sorbonne, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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Academic reasons
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Culture
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I wish I had known...
the location (far from town) and the academic level of the university
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
more flexibility in choosing lectures and more group exercises or participation of students in class



FINAL COMMENTS

my academic experience was not ideal, however, I would do the very same. In such an experience abraod, one learns more from others and people we meet than from claasses that are, at the end of the day, pretty much the same as at home
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by Bec, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
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I wish I had known...
How much books were going to cost!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Get involved in clubs, and events! Everyone is friendly and willing to help



FINAL COMMENTS

Macquarie is a beautiful uni. it is open and on a big campus. There is so much to do, and it really is about getting involved to make the most of it. There is a large international student base, so there are many cultures to learn about! Lectures and tutorials are pretty reasonable. You can listen to them online if you missed them/ forgot what happened. Getting in contact with teachers is easy if you need help.
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by Piligrim, Far-Eastern State Technical University, Vladivostok, Russia
Accountancy, Independent
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I wish I had known...
Don't be shocked if you come from a non Asian county. There are so many Asian students in Australia, it seems that the majority of all students on campus are Asians. It's ok, but just be prepared. They are nice guys and gals... :)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Uh... Let me think about it... ?)



FINAL COMMENTS

Take this big step towards the unknown. It's definitely worth it. The experiance is unforgettable, but you must be a participant not a spectator. Take actions, join clubs, travel, go out...
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by Stephanie, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Sociology, Independent
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Not really, I loved it!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Make sure you realize that it is not as close to Sydney as you may think. We were told it was 5 minutes away and that's not true. WHen going out at night, plan for time to actually get into the city and back.



FINAL COMMENTS

I had the best experience of my entire life! I can't wait to go back!
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by Ellie, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
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the structure of the course.It is due to the fact that MQ has a complex curriculum and students are likely to take an ideal course if they have more knowledge about that
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
it's a fantastic university. I am thinking about taking master course with MQ



FINAL COMMENTS

Macquarie University is a fantastic university. Once you enroll and experience the campus life, you will never regret
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by Jussi-Pekka, Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Financial Management, Independent
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I wish I had known...
It can be "very cold" during the winter in Sydney
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The biggest drawback was the location, although it gets better when a new trainline is build. Two out three of my teachers were good, although only one was native, which was a bit disappointment.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want to travel, you need quite a lot time. Australia is a huge country and mid-semester break might not be long enough. I even had lectures during the break. The most important thing you need is open mind.
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by Sara, U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
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I wish I had known...
To also bring warm clothes, not just summer clothes
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
To have more available resources... in the library, on campus, computers, email, seating!



FINAL COMMENTS

Visit: The Whitsundays Fraser Island The Great Barrier Reef The Outback Anywhere else you can afford
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by hamza, Université des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II), Strasbourg, France
Humanities, Independent
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I wish I had known...
I was fulling informed about everything cause i've spent one year to prepare my studies abroad.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
This University provides a very wide range of courses, the way of teaching and learning is very efficient.



FINAL COMMENTS

By going there, you will have hollydays, travel, study, socialise and many other positive things at the same place.
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by Jessica, Otto-von-Guericke-Universitaet Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
Business Studies, Independent
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I wish I had known...
actually nothing
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
it is a lot of fun to study at Macquarie, also useful to get a taste of Asian culture



FINAL COMMENTS

I didnt regret to go to Sydney, it was the best time of my life. I met wonderful people. However it took some effort to find Australian. This university is somehow too international in this sense. But I made real good connections with people from very different countries. Go for it.
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by XIAOQING, ,
Accountancy, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
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I wish I had known...
I wish I can gained high quality education from my university and start my career in my second home country.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Hopefully, University can provide more opportunity of internship for international students and provides more volunteering jobs for international students on campus or other social organization.



FINAL COMMENTS

Macquarie University is different from other university in Sydney. It is more innovative. Many social activities are available and high quality education is provided. There is still chances to be an exchange student to study in US or EU. The career training and internship will be accessible as well.
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by Emiliano, Universitā degli Studi di Roma - La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Law, International, Independent
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I wish I had known...
no, be surprised is nice
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
great campus, great teaching in my Department, just a little out of town...



FINAL COMMENTS

worth experience, but choose carefully teh field of study and the Uni more suitable for U. DO NOT link too much with friends of your OWN country, get involved in the host country life
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by Han, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Accountancy, Independent
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the overall expenses
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
the courses are hard in some area but on the other hand, it proves that it has advantages in its academic area.



FINAL COMMENTS

it always helps to save your wallet by having a part time job! in most of the popular cities in Australia, such as Sydney, Cairns etc, info desks are just around the corner!
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by Eun-Jin, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Actuarial Science, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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I wish I had known...
Some senior students who could give me advices of general university life.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is a 'not bad' university.



FINAL COMMENTS

There are lots of events or travels arranged by the University. By attending them, you will get to broaden your social life globally.
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by Patricia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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I wish I had known...
The way to stay after my exchange year finished
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Don't give it a second thought and GO!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you do decide to go, which I would highly encourage anyone to do, bear in mind that you might not want to leave when the year ends.
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by Roger, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Independent
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I wish I had known...
No not really
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It's great! Though, It is quite a distance to down town Sydney (approx. 1 hour)



FINAL COMMENTS

If you donīt have enough money to go to New Zealand, try Tasmania! Itīs beautiful and has much in common with New Zealand.
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by J, Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Accountancy, Independent
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I wish I had known...
THAT WHAT U SEE ON THE NET IS NOT WHAT U GET
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
ACADEMICALLY, NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU WANT TO PURSUE RESEARCH HIGHER DEGREES, OTHERWISE U LL HAVE FUN



FINAL COMMENTS

ARRANGE AIRPORT TRANSPORT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL OFFICE, MAKE SURE U GET THE DOCUMENTS WITH YOU BEFORE DEPARTING
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by David, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
Management Science, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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I wish I had known...
Cheaper accomodation
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Good university, don't miss the offer in their Manly college



FINAL COMMENTS

Just go and experience it yourself!
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by Patricia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
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Culture
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I wish I had known...
A way to stay after my exchange year.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Don't give it a second thought and GO!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you do decide to go, which I would highly recommend anyone to do, bear in mind that you might not want to leave.
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by PICCIO, IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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Very Important.
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I wish I had known...
The Australian government is taking a lot of taxes... And I could have them back if I asked there!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Go there!



FINAL COMMENTS

That was a great experience! or studies, working, travelling, make friends!!
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by Andrew, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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Important.
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I wish I had known...
The train and bus routes, and nice and reasonably priced restaurants.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Make lots of friends



FINAL COMMENTS

Study hard!
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