History of Macquarie University

Macquarie University was established in 1964, named after Lachlan Macquarie, an early governor of the colony of New South Wales. The University opened its gates to students on 6 March 1967 with more students than anticipated. The establishment of the university made a step towards transforming the prevalent traditional education system in Australia. Macquarie University grew during the seventies and eighties with rapid expansion in the courses offered, student numbers and development of the site. Choosing the name for Sydney’s third metropolitan university came down to two different schools of thought: those who wanted to commemorate a great Australian figure in education and those who preferred a geographical name. In 1964, the NSW State Cabinet chose in favor of naming the University after a prominent Australian. In the end, Governor Lachlan Macquarie was chosen ahead of suggestions which included WC Wentworth and Sir Henry Parkes. The university is the first in Australia to fully align its degree system with the Bologna Accord. The university ranks #200 in the QS World University Rankings and #192 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. Furthermore, the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2022 rank Macquarie at #207.

About University

Macquarie University brings together more than 40,000 students and 2000 employees in one bustling centre of discovery, spanning 126 hectares with open green spaces and advantageously positioned in the heart of Australia's largest high-tech area. The university campus, which is 15 kilometres from Sydney's CBD, is the ideal location for studying in one of the world's great cities. The Macquarie University City Campus boasts world-class facilities, providing students with a welcoming academic atmosphere and the opportunity to network with like-minded peers. The city campus is conveniently located at 123 Pitt Street in Sydney's CBD. Over the last 10 years, the university has invested more than a billion dollars in its buildings and infrastructure to guarantee that our students and staff may thrive in an environment that is both inspiring and technologically advanced. Macquarie University consists of four campuses - 3 in Australia and 1 in China. The teachers of the university have access to innovation and research opportunities with some of the world-leading enterprises. This university offers numerous subject choices across a wide variety of disciplines for the students to choose from. This university is categorized into five different faculties, namely Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Human Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science and Engineering. The University has also collaborated with major employers, such as the NSW Government, Accenture, EY, Deloitte, Adobe, and CBA, to redesign the degree, ensuring that students are equipped with in-demand transferable skills as well as the knowledge and tools they need to succeed throughout their careers.

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