Macquarie University is a place of pioneering minds, breaking free of conventions. Discover our story as one of the global leaders in tertiary education. Find your place of inspiration and apply for Macquarie University, where we are renowned for excellence and innovation.
Macquarie began as a bold experiment—built to break from traditions, it is distinctive and progressive. That pioneering history continues to inspire today as we celebrate our place among the best and brightest. Find maps, contact details, events, departments, faculties, schools and more here.
As a hub of inspired and unconstrained thinking, Macquarie is uniquely positioned to help shape the complex issues that define our future.
Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today our pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as we celebrate our place among the best and brightest minds.
Recognised internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia*.
Our research is leading the way in ground-breaking discoveries. Our academics are at the forefront of innovation and, as accomplished researchers, we are embracing the opportunity to tackle the big issues of our time.
Led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor S Bruce Dowton, Macquarie is home to four faculties. The newest - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - was formed in 2014. We are also home to some of Australia's most exceptional facilities - hubs of innovation that unite our students, researchers, academics and partners to achieve extraordinary things.