Arcadia Abroad - Macquarie University

Established in the mid-sixties in suburban Sydney, Macquarie is known for its inclusive and innovative approaches to learning and its commitment to students as co-creators of their academic experiences. Inspired by this forward-thinking, highly supportive approach, Macquarie maintains strong industry links to offer a range of internships and work placements for its students. Named for pioneering early New South Wales governor Lachlan Macquarie, the university is ranked among the top 2% in the world, with a 5-star QS rating, and 100% of its research is ranked at world-standard or above. It has a student population of 40,000, of whom 7,000 are international. Macquarie is located within commuting distance of the Central Business District, on a lush campus that is committed to sustainability and offers plenty of green space. There are over 120 societies and 35 sporting clubs open for you to join. Macquarie has academic strengths in engineering, environment, law, linguistics, psychology, early childhood studies, and media & communications. Courses in accounting and finance are also popular.