Overview

It’s suitable if you’ve completed Year 12 or equivalent studies and have almost reached university entry requirements but still need to improve your academic literacy and study skills.

Successful completion of the Intensive Foundation Program at Macquarie University allows you to progress to the first year of a wide range of Macquarie bachelor degrees, providing you meet the entry requirements. The program is run over two seven-week terms, where you’ll study two units per term.

Key features

Undertake teaching and learning activities that will help you improve your academic knowledge and study skills.

Successfully complete the program and continue your studies in one of the many bachelor degrees.

Study in small classes and get personalised support from our highly qualified and experienced teachers.

Undertake units that will develop your digital and STEM-focused skills, and gain capabilities relevant to a range of study areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research for University Studies

Digital Media Production

Business Studies

Mathematics for STEM

Numeracy Skills for Everyday Life

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-23 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 094320F

International selection rank: 50

The selection rank is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). It determines the minimum eligibility requirements for entry to Macquarie.

Macquarie University recognises a range of international academic qualifications for direct entry to our courses, including:

senior secondary qualifications from more than 40 countries

several Australian and overseas foundation programs

diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees assessed as comparable in standard to Australian qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14800 AUD / full

≈ 14800 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14800 AUD / full

≈ 14800 AUD / full

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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