Note: CSU IP recommends that students apply by the priority deadline as available spaces may be limited on popular programs.
 

2.5 Cumulative GPA

CSU Class Standing
Sophomore, Junior or Senior. 

Pre-requisites
There are no CSU IP pre-requisites for this program. Students are responsible for verifying that they meet individual course pre-requisites prior to registration with the overseas institute.


PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Subjects Available 

CLICK HERE to view the online course catalog. 

Academic Credit
Students are required to take the equivalent of 15 CSU units per semester.

CLICK HERE to view the Academic Bulletin for this program for further details regarding course credits and academic policies. 

Cost
Students pay the same tuition for Australia: Macquarie University as the tuition paid for their home CSU campus. For more information on costs, including accommodations, travel and other expenses, see the Budget Estimates at the top of the brochure page.

Program Dates
CSU IP students spend an Academic Year or Calendar Year abroad on this program. The traditional Australian academic cycle begins in February and ends in November (see Calendar Year below). 

Academic Year: July to June
Calendar Year: February to November
 

Macquarie University a public research university founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government. Macquarie is the fourth largest university in Sydney and has the largest student exchange program in Australia. CSU IP students enroll directly in Macquarie University, studying alongside Australian students and gaining the experience of being fully integrated into life at Macquarie and in Australia. 

Students are required to have a major (or a closely related major) in one of the approved areas of study listed above. Students will need to complete specific major or related courses in order to be prepared for the coursework at Macquarie. Students should consult the Macquarie University website for specific courses and keep in mind that not all coursework is available to visiting students and that prerequisites may apply.  

For additional academic information about this program, please refer to the CSU IP Academic Bulletin for Australia for the most current year by clicking here. Note that course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered during the year of intended study.

Please note that the CSU IP program at Macquarie University is based on reciprocal exchange; the number of CSU IP participants accepted into the program is dependent on the ability of Macquarie University to send students to study in the U.S. Placements at Macquarie University tend to be very limited; therefore students applying to this program should select a second choice program in Australia (or elsewhere) that also offers their area of study, in the event that they are not selected for participation in their first choice. The alternate program(s) should be noted on the “Second Choice Questionnaire,” which can be found in the CSU IP application.  

Macquarie University's main campus (North Ryde) is located about 9 miles north-west of downtown Sydney and is set on 300 acres of rolling lawns and natural bushland. Macquarie’s campus is easily accessible by public transportation, providing students with bus, train and shuttle options to easily navigate the campus, the North Ryde suburbs and central Sydney.  The city of Sydney, which is the state capital of New South Wales, is located on Australia’s east coast and surrounds the world’s largest natural harbor and borders the Blue Mountains to the west.
 

Students arrange their own housing using information provided by Macquarie University. Some students secure housing before departure, choosing to live on-campus in residential colleges (dormitories) or the Macquarie University Village, while others prefer to live off-campus in shared apartments. More information about on-campus and off-campus accommodations can be found here.