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Macquarie University
Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia, Sydney
3.92 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
Description:
Macquarie University began teaching in 1967. It has already accomplished a great deal and is regarded as a leader in many academic fields.
87% of students recommend
138 reviews
138 Expenses reviews of Macquarie University
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by Piligrim, Far-Eastern State Technical University, Vladivostok, Russia
Accountancy, Independent
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Everything here is more expensive than in my home country. It's not really cosly but it could leave you broke if you're not financially conscious. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
You'll be spending heaps on books, so be prepared. ;) But in fact, sometimes you can just do fine without books. There's plenty of info. (Inet, library...) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Emiliano, Università degli Studi di Roma - La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Law, International, Independent
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
lower cost of living, but more things to see. paying the rent, no rent at home Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
cheaper living than Europe, higher interests in bank account This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jessica, Otto-von-Guericke-Universitaet Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
Business Studies, Independent
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Sydney is overall very expensive, but one thing is pretty bad, international students are not eligable for concessions in public transport, it would be nice to change this, since we pay already much higher tution fees! Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
be careful about choosing the right bank, This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Roger, Hogeschool Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
Business Studies, Independent
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because I spent a great deal of money on traveling. Since I was in Australia, I had to see the country, and that costs money. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ellie, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
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Personal savings A private grant Work opportunities:
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living cost is much more expensive than my hometown Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
if students are hardworking and lucky, they can earn a lot by working This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Bec, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
- Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
when you start making friends, you learn tricks! and the uni offers specials and deals This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by alice, Université Paris IV Paris - Sorbonne, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent more in travel for leisure Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Right now situation has changed and life is much more expensive. Food I've been told is a big expense now. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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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 didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Australia's cost of living is much higher Food, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Beer is very expensive, boxed wine is much cheaper. Groceries are also more expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by PICCIO, IAE Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food is more expensive with products like milk... Accomodation was more expensive because in a big city! Telephone is very cheap Travelling is cheap but distances are huge so.... Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I found a job easily! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Stephanie, Suffolk University, Boston, United States
Sociology, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Government assistance A private grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I live at home so I don't pay rent at home. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eun-Jin, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Actuarial Science, Independent
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Things in Sydney are more expensive than in Korea. Also, I have more friends in Sydney which make me go out a lot more often than in Korea. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by XIAOQING, ,
Accountancy, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
the overall cost in Sydney is higher than my home country Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by sap3, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I went out and travelled more Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by J, Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration, Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Accountancy, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Not specified Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
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Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by hamza, Université des Sciences Humaines (Strasbourg II), Strasbourg, France
Humanities, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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Bank loan Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by David, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
Management Science, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jussi-Pekka, Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Financial Management, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Public transport is quite expensive, since the student discounts don't apply to exchange students This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Teresa, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico city, Mexico
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Not specified Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Patricia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Patricia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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