Course description

Macquarie City Campus and Macquarie University have collaborated to create the Macquarie University Foundation Program (MQFP). While completing your MQFP, you will study at Macquarie City Campus and depending on the undergraduate program you wish to study, you can continue your bachelor degree at the North Ryde or city campus.

Once you successfully complete your MQFP, you have two distinct advantages:

• a university place waiting for you at either the Macquarie University North Ryde or city campus
• access to high-quality teaching, which will prepare you well for your Macquarie University undergraduate degree.

The program is suitable for students who have successfully completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11. Students study preparatory subjects in a small, supportive environment at Macquarie City Campus and have access to Macquarie City Campus and Macquarie University facilties. Once qualified, depending on the undergraduate program you wish to study, you can continue your bachelor degree at the North Ryde or city campus.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

Students are required to successfully complete Year 11, or its equivalent, for entry into Macquarie University Foundation Program – standard program. The following is a guide to the minimum entry requirements for different countries. Click here to see country requirements Please note: it is a guide only and each application will be assessed on an individual basis.

English language requirements:

• IELTS (Academic English only): 5.5 with 5.0 in each band
• TOEFL (paper based test): 525
• TOEFL (computer based test): 197

Click here to see acceptable English language programs

Enrolment instruction

Macquarie has a network of representatives all over the world. In most cases, there will be at least one representative in your city. For students who need help selecting their course or who need help applying for the visa contact a representative today.

Click to see where your nearest representative is located