Macquarie University
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)
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
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.)
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
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
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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