Macquarie University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most Macquarie scholarships are designed around being enrolled in an eligible degree (often full-time) rather than being “online-only.”

Macquarie scholarships can apply across many subjects, and eligibility can vary by your field of study (as well as your country and achievements). You’ll commonly see scholarship eligibility for broad areas like business, engineering, STEM (including IT/data-related fields), and humanities/social sciences, depending on the scholarship rules. From a real recipient example, Anupam Sarkar studied accounting (business-related) and noted he received a scholarship “awarded to the top 1% of international students.”

Medicine: Macquarie does offer an international pathway into medicine via a combined Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine (Macquarie MD) package for international high school graduates. However, not every scholarship applies to clinical/medicine degrees. Some large international scholarships explicitly exclude degrees such as Bachelor of Clinical Science and Doctor of Medicine, so medicine applicants should double-check scholarship exclusions.

Macquarie offers scholarships that are open to many international students, plus others that are restricted by nationality/region. Macquarie itself notes that scholarship availability “can depend on the country you are from.” As a practical example, some scholarships are for eligible students who are citizens of ASEAN countries, while other scholarships can be broader. From the recipient side, Anupam Sarkar (Bangladesh) received the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship and shared it was “awarded to the top 1% of international students.”

Often yes, Macquarie requires applicants to meet English language requirements for their chosen course, and many applicants use IELTS/TOEFL (requirements can be higher for some professional degrees like law and medicine). In a real scholarship story, Anupam Sarkar shared: “I took the IELTS to meet English language requirements.”

There isn’t one universal “minimum GPA” for all programs. Entry standards depend on the course, your previous qualification, and where you studied. Competitive programs can set clear thresholds; for example, Macquarie’s international medicine pathway notes a minimum final examination level equivalent to a 95.00 ATAR (plus other requirements). For a scholarship-and-study benchmark example (not a requirement), recipient Anupam Sarkar completed his Master’s at Macquarie and reported graduating with a “GPA of 3.2/4.0.”

Most Macquarie scholarships don’t advertise a simple age cut-off; they focus on eligibility factors like your student type, degree, academic merit, and sometimes nationality or field of study. A real-world example of flexibility is that Anupam Sarkar pursued his Master’s after building substantial professional experience, showing scholarships can align with different life stages when you meet the criteria.

In general, you must (1) meet the entry requirements for your chosen course and (2) meet the scholarship’s criteria (which may be automatic assessment or a separate application). Macquarie notes scholarship eligibility can consider your country, field of study, and academic/sporting achievements. In Anupam Sarkar’s story, he explained his approach: “I emphasized my academic achievements, professional certifications, and extracurricular leadership roles,” and he highlighted how he could contribute to the university community.

Document requirements vary by course and your background, but commonly include academic transcripts/records, proof of identity (passport), and proof you meet English requirements (IELTS/TOEFL or an accepted alternative). Scholarships may add extra items; some are automatic, while others require additional forms. From a real recipient example, Anupam Sarkar specifically mentioned meeting English requirements via IELTS and building his case around “academic achievements” and “professional certifications,” which typically means preparing strong academic records plus evidence of qualifications.

If you apply directly to Macquarie through its online portal, Macquarie’s main international application guidance does not highlight a separate application fee, but you should still review your specific pathway. If you apply via UAC, UAC charges an application processing fee. Check the latest guidelines for updated information.