Academic entry requirements for international students

Academic entry requirements for international students

To be eligible for a program of study at Macquarie University, international students need to meet both the minimum a cademic and English entry requirements.

Here, we will cover the types of academic qualifications and scores required for you to lodge an application for admission. Please refer to our English Requirements page for more information about the minimum language proficiency standards for our programs.

Foundation and Diploma Academic Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to a Macquarie University College pathway program, international students require the completion of either:

• senior secondary studies equivalent to Australian Year 11 for admission to Standard Foundation
• senior secondary studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 senior secondary qualification (HSC or equivalent) for admission to Intensive Program or Diploma programs

What marks or grades do I need?

The tables below provide the minimum scores required for overseas high school qualifications from over 60 countries, including many globally recognised qualifications such as the GCSE / O-Levels, GCE AS / A-Levels, and the International Baccalaureate (IB):

Further information on our pathway programs is available through Coursefinder.

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

How do I know if my qualification is 'recognised'?

Macquarie University recognises a wide variety of academic qualifications including:

• Senior secondary qualifications from Australia and recognised equivalent qualifications from overseas
• Foundation programs offered by most Australian universities, as well as some approved international programs
• Diplomas assessed as equivalent to the level of an Australian Diploma (AQF 5) or Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree (AQF 6) qualification
• Degree programs assessed as equivalent to the level of an Australian Bachelor (AQF 7), Honours Bachelor or Graduate Certificate / Diploma (AQF 8), or Master (AQF 9) degree

If your qualification does not fit into any of the above categories, or if you are unsure, please do not hesitate to submit an application and it will be assessed by our admissions team.

We also accept a broader selection of overseas qualifications for admission into our Foundation and Diploma level courses which can provide a pathway into your preferred undergraduate program - see Macquarie University College Foundation and Diploma entry requirements for details.

Recognised Secondary Qualifications

The following section outlines the types of high school qualifications, sorted by continent, that we consider in assessing the eligibility of international applicants for our undergraduate programs.

Africa

Please review the information below along with details about the minimum required scores for your course and our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your academic performance in Mathematics.

HF - Completion of a recognised high school qualification / pre-tertiary or foundation program
D - Completion of a recognised college or polytechnic diploma
B - Completion of the first year of a recognised university Bachelor degree

Asia Pacific

Please review the information below along with details about the minimum required scores for your course and our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your academic performance in Mathematics.

HF - Completion of a recognised high school qualification / university entrance exam / pre-tertiary or foundation program
D - Completion of a recognised college or polytechnic diploma
B - Completion of the first year of a recognised university Bachelor degree

Europe

Please review the information below along with details about the minimum required scores for your course and our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your academic performance in Mathematics.

HF - Completion of a recognised high school qualification / pre-tertiary or foundation program.
D - Completion of a recognised college or polytechnic diploma.
B - Completion of the first year of a recognised university Bachelor degree

*including awards obtained in the Départments d'Outremer viz French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, St Pierre and Miquelon; and awards obtained in the Territoires d'Outremer viz French Polynesia, New Calendonia)

Subcontinent and the Middle East

Please review the information below along with details about the minimum required scores for your course and our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your academic performance in Mathematics.

HF - Completion of a recognised high school qualification / pre-tertiary or foundation program.
D - Completion of a recognised college or polytechnic diploma.
B - Completion of the first year of a recognised university Bachelor degree

The Americas

Please review the information below along with details about the minimum required scores for your course and our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your academic performance in Mathematics.

HF - Completion of a recognised high school qualification / pre-tertiary or foundation program.
D - Completion of a recognised college or polytechnic diploma.
B - Completion of the first year of a recognised university Bachelor degree

What marks or grades do I need?

Direct entry to our undergraduate programs for international students is determined by an international selection rank or course cut-off score. Each degree has a specific international selection rank which is converted into the minimum score you need to achieve in your overseas qualification to be considered for entry.

The tables below provide international selection rank conversions for qualifications from over 40 countries, including many globally-recognised qualifications such as GCE A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB):

Worried that you will not meet the minimum score for your program?

Not a problem - please have a look at our International Academic Entry Program where we may be able consider your eligibility based on your English results and academic performance in mathematics and other subjects.

Can't find your score or qualification?

If you cannot find the required score for your qualification, please do not hesitate to submit an application and our admissions team will assess your eligibility.

International Academic Entry Program

Should you not meet the minimum cut-off score for entry into your selected undergraduate course, you may still be able to qualify for admission under our International Academic Entry Program (IAEP). Under this entry program, we will consider your overall performance and your individual subject scores that match your strengths to one of our world-class courses.

Listed below are the minimum scores that you would need to achieve in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics and other subjects to be considered for entry under this pathway. The HSC is the Year 12 senior high school qualification that is completed by students residing in New South Wales, Australia. Equivalent subjects from other recognised international senior high school qualifications or university entry examinations will also be considered.

Provided you already meet the English requirements for your selected course either via the HSC English subject listed below or via other accepted evidence of English proficiency, we will consider your overall score and your performance in relevant subjects as an alternative means of entry.

You do not need to apply for the IAEP. If you do not meet the course cut-off, our Admissions team will automatically assess your eligibility.

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Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

Masters (by Coursework)

Entry requirements for Masters (by Coursework) programs at Macquarie University are set out in Coursefinder.

In general, entry requires a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution considered equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (Level 7 on the Australian Qualifications Framework). Some courses may require previous study or work experience in a related area, a higher level qualification such as an Honours Bachelor (AQF Level 8), or other additional entry criteria that must be satisfied.

Requirements for entry

Courses may state a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) requirement, which is a reflection of your overall performance in your previous qualification.

The document below provides indicative equivalencies for Macquarie's WAM system against grading schemes used in 28 different countries - this includes the minimum Pass standard considered for entry to programs with no specified WAM:

Can't find your score or qualification?

If you cannot find the required score for your qualification or are unsure if you meet requirements, please do not hesitate to submit an application and our admissions team will assess your eligibility.

Masters (by Research)

To apply for a Masters (by Research) or PhD program, you should be able to demonstrate research experience in your previous studies. Please refer to the Higher Degree Research website for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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