Macquarie University

A campus university next to a big business park.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

A$22,000 – A$45,000 / year

Living

A$1,800 – A$2,500 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 81 lakh – Rs 1.4 crore

Typical ranges for Australia; Macquarie University’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply directly; research degrees need a supervisor and often a separate scholarship round.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your Student visa (subclass 500)

Moderate: The Genuine Student test and higher evidence levels for Pakistan make documentation critical.

1. 1Confirmation of EnrolmentIssued after you accept the offer and pay the deposit.
2. 2Genuine Student answersExplain your circumstances, course choice and plans honestly and specifically.
3. 3OSHC and fundsBuy health cover and show funds for tuition, living costs and travel (check current amounts).
4. 4Apply in ImmiAccountSubclass 500 application online.
5. 5Health check and biometricsMedical with an approved panel physician; biometrics if requested.
6. 6DecisionTimes vary with the file; complete files are faster.

Watch out: Funds from sudden large deposits without a clear source are a frequent problem for Pakistani files.