Macquarie University

Exchange

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Location: Sydney, Australia
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: Macquarie University Exchange Website CRICOS: 00002J
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
  • Students must have a minimum 70% cumulative average to apply

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (Macquarie session 2): Mid July – Late November
  • UBC Term 2 (Macquarie session 1): Mid February to Late June
  • UBC Full year (Macquarie sessions 2 + 1): July - June
  • UBC Split year (Macquarie sessions 1 + 2): February to November

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Land and Food Systems
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Students are required to take between 9 and 14 credit points per semester
  • Recommended load is 12 credit points
  • Most units are valued at either 3 or 4 credit points = approximately  12-16 hours of study per unit per week, including class attendance, private study, library research, etc.
  • When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
  • Units by level of study Undergraduate level = 1000, 2000 and 3000 level, Postgraduate level = 6000, 8000 and 9000 level

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • Macquarie units x 0.375 = UBC Credits

Course load Information

  • 12 Macquarie credits per semester
  • 24 Macquarie credits per year

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

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Other opportunities at this partner

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 

AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM 

Macquarie’s Global Leadership Program (GLP) has been recognized as Australia’s flagship tertiary global leadership program, receiving the prestigious 2017 Institute of International Education award for Innovation in International Education – ‘Internationalizing the Campus’, as well as the StudyNSW (NSW Government) 2018 International Student Community Engagement Award. 

ENHANCE YOUR STUDY EXPERIENCE 

As an exchange student, you’ll have the opportunity to join Macquarie’s GLP. The GLP will provide unique opportunities to enhance your study experience by developing important leadership and intercultural skills. You will develop new friendships and grow your networks while becoming part of the Macquarie campus community. 

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: 

  • easily complete the program over one, or two semesters 
  • choose four workshops (Colloquia) from a variety of topics 
  • attend free GLP keynote speaker events where you’ll hear from  senior diplomats, innovators, and leaders 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE: 

  • day trips to multicultural areas of Sydney 
  • a four-day conference held in Canberra (Domestic Symposium) There is no cost to join or complete the GLP, and there are no assessments or academic entry requirements. Students who complete the program requirements receive a certificate, GLP transcript and reference letter. Please note, that some optional activities may incur a subsided cost and require a competitive application. To join the GLP, register for a Welcome Session via thrive.mq.edu.au and log in using your One ID and password. 

Find out more at mq.edu.au/glp

Student experience

Housing 
Information on accommodation
 
Accessibility  
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition that could impact your participation or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore the best options for you.  

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.   

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  

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