Tawjihi 50%: Standard Foundation
Students with a Jordanian Tawjihi average of at least 50% can enter Macquarie's Standard Foundation Program (4 terms), with IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0).
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Macquarie University
A Sydney university with its own teaching hospital on campus, strong in actuarial studies, linguistics and business.
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Founded 1964Public university
38,747Students
About the university
Why students choose Macquarie University
A Sydney university with its own teaching hospital on campus, strong in actuarial studies, linguistics and business.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
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Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Tawjihi 60%: Intensive Program
A Tawjihi average of at least 60% qualifies for the shorter 2-term Intensive foundation program, with IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
Tawjihi 70%: Diploma
A Tawjihi average of at least 70% qualifies for a Macquarie diploma (e.g. Business, Commerce, Engineering, IT), a 5-term program, with IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Macquarie University costs
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
Popular courses at Macquarie University
Bachelor of Information Technology
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Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology
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Master of Information Technology
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Master of Information Systems Management
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Master of International Business and Master of Laws
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Compare courses at every partner university
A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Macquarie University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Macquarie University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Macquarie University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppDoes Macquarie University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (Up to AUD 10,000). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Macquarie University?
GESCO applies to Macquarie University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Macquarie University?
Macquarie University is in Australia. It was founded in 1964.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Macquarie University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Macquarie University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
Apply through GESCO
Interested in Macquarie University?
Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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