Study Abroad - Administration
Below is some basic administrative information about studying with ELS. For a more comprehensive coverage of what you need to do to study with us, please visit the Macquarie International website.
Eligibility - Admission Requirements
Eligibility - Admission Requirements:
Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 out of 4 (or equivalent) to be eligible for the Study Abroad program. Individual units will be approved in accordance with selection criteria and previous studies. Transcripts of previous results with an explanation of grades are therefore critical documents that must be included with the application.
English Language Requirements:
Applicants from non-English speaking countries may need to provide evidence of recent English-language proficiency. This includes:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): score of 570 overall (paper test) with a minimum of 50 in each section; or 230 (computer-based test) with 16 in Listening, 18 in Structure/Writing and 17 in Reading.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing): score of 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the reading, writing, listening and spoken components.
Students who do not meet the English entry requirements above are advised to include a course of intensive English study in their first semester program (if coming for one year), or prior to commencing a one semester program of study. Depending on the student's level of English, this may take the form of a full-time intensive program (20 hours per week) at the University's language centre NCELTR (National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research), or a mixed program involving a combination of language study at NCELTR and award course units. The fee structure and timetable is available on request or at www.nceltr.mq.edu.au.
Applications:
There are two ways of applying for Macquarie University's Study Abroad Program:
Direct Entry
Students can apply directly to Macquarie, and whilst pre-departure and on-site services are provided, the cost of the program covers tuition only.Program Representatives
Students can apply to one of many programs that send students to Macquarie University, and provide a range of services to students at all stages of the application process.Further information on program representatives can be found on the Macquarie International Study Abroad website.
Fees:
Macquarie University Study Abroad tuition fees for the 2008 Academic Calendar are:
One semester: AUD$8,600
Two semesters: AUD$17,200
The fee quoted includes all tuition, compulsory administrative fees, Library and Students Union Fees. The fee does not include accommodation, books and other costs. These fees are up to AUD$2000 less per semester than some of Sydney’s other major universities! For further information on fees please visit the Macquarie International Study Abroad website.
Dates to Remember:
Application Dates:
For commencement in Semester One (March - July) - 30th October each year
For commencement in Semester Two (July - December) - 15th April each year
Semester Dates:
Semester 1, 2008
Commencement date: Monday 25th February 2008
Semester 2 2008
Commencement date: Monday 4th August 2008