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Macquarie University

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1:1 Consults with the Macquarie (MQ) Student Mobility Team
MQ staff are happy to chat with you and answer questions!  To book a 1:1 Zoom or phone consult, email: exchange.studyabroad@mq.edu.au

Are you receiving military-connected education benefits?
Please contact University Veteran Services and review their
page on studying abroad with education benefits.
Certain benefits cannot be used to fund this blended exchange program.

Australia, Sydney

Macquarie University (MQ) is distinguished by the range and quality of its course offerings which have been designed in response to the ever-changing needs of industry, society and the environment. This program gives you the opportunity to take courses in a wide variety of subjects.

You can enjoy a total educational and life experience at Macquarie University, which features state-of-the-art educational and research facilities, a spacious parkland campus, and all the attractions and amenities of the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Sydney. Macquarie's campus is just across the road from the Macquarie Centre, which has major retail stores, an ice-skating rink, supermarkets, a cinema complex and many cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Arts, Biological & Physical Science, Business, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Journalism, Music, Social Science

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Apartments

Program Duration

Academic Year: Late July - Late June
Fall: Late July - Late November
Spring: Late February - Late June

Calendar Year: Late February - Late November (please contact us if you're interested in this duration)

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2026-27 - [3 Courses] 2/6/2026 Cost Details
Year 2026-27 - [8 Courses] 2/6/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 - [4 Courses] 2/6/2026 Cost Details
Year 2026-27 - [6 Courses] 2/6/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 - [3 courses] 9/4/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 - [4 courses] 9/4/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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Study abroad students at Macquarie select 3-4 units (classes) per semester from a variety of subject areas.  You will study alongside Australian and international students and can enroll in any unit for which you meet the prerequisite(s).  Many units include a significant practical or hands-on component, so your learning isn’t restricted to the classroom or even the Macquarie campus. 

You can select and study units from any of Macquarie's faculties. While selecting the units, you must keep in mind:

• Units are available in the enrolled semesters: 
--Session 1: February to June (UW's Spring semester) OR  Session 2: July – December (UW's Fall semester)

• Suitable to the students' level of study (UG =Undergraduate and PG = Postgraduate):
--Undergraduate level = 1000 level (1st year)
--Undergraduate level = 2000 level (2nd year)
--Undergraduate level = 3000 level (3rd year)
--Postgraduate level = 8000 and 9000 level (not typically available to UW students on this program)

Be sure to review Macquarie's list of restricted units; they are not available to exchange students.

Affiliate Institution(s)

Macquarie University

Program Web Pages

Study Abroad at Macquarie

Foreign Courses

MQ: Understanding Enrollment (types of units and enrolment information)

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents