Macquarie University
- Australia
- Founded 1964
Overview
Macquarie University is a public research university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. A research-intensive university, in 2023 it had 44,000 students.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1964Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | SydneySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | mq.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Harini Amarasuriya (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
- Rachael Carpani (opens in a new tab)Australian actress (1980–2025)
- Liane Moriarty (opens in a new tab)Australian author
- Frederick Pitcher (opens in a new tab)President of Nauru
- Marty Natalegawa (opens in a new tab)Indonesian ambassador
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