Partnering for success MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY KEY PARTNER PROGRAM - MQ HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER - SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2014
Macquarie University at a glance
$1 billion
5 QS Stars
Over 38,000
invested in infrastructure and facilities in recent years
in teaching, employability, research, internationalisation, facilities, innovation, access and specialist subjects
students from more than 100 countries
More than 300 companies
Among top 10 universities in Australia and top 40 universities in Asia-Pacific Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2013
Ninth most international university in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2014
on campus or in Macquarie Technology Park, giving access to job opportunities
126 hectares
First
85 per cent
of sprawling parkland campus
Global Leadership Program in Australia
of our research is rated world standard or higher by the Australian government
CEOs worlwide rank Macquarie among the world’s top 100 universities for their graduate recruitment. (2012 Global Employability Survey)
Why Sydney? Sydney is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and friendly destination for students, ranked fourth in the 2014 QS Best Student Cities in the World. Sydney is ranked as both one of the ten most liveable cities and one of the top 25 safest cities in the world in the Mercer Quality of Life index. Sydney’s key attractions include: • the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbour • more than 100 beaches in the metropolitan area including the world-famous Bondi Beach. • great arts and cultural experiences, including free outdoor festivals • the nearby World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains • get around on easy-to-navigate public transport by train, bus or ferry • a diverse range of sporting events, music, food and festivals all year round.
What We Stand For Most popular study options
Out of the classroom
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To enhance the learning experience, students can also select courses that involve off-campus activities. These include excursions within Sydney and further afield, from the Blue Mountains to the Great Barrier Reef. Some students can participate in internships and practical placements to add to their Study Abroad semester.
Accounting (CPA Extension & Professional) Applied Finance Commerce Engineering Enviroment Int. Business Int. Communications & Int. Relations IT MBA Media & Creative Arts Translation & Interpretations
MQ students stand out from the pack Macquarie’s Global Leadership Program (GLP) is an extracurricular program that can be undertaken alongside your semester. It provides students with unparalleled opportunities to enhance their study experience, develop leadership skills and improve cross-cultural understanding. The program has been designed so that students not only gain global skills and understanding, they put them into practice by studying, volunteering and participating in activities within Sydney and around Australia. When they successfully complete the GLP they will receive a certificate of completion, as well as reference letters, which can provide a competitive edge in the global employment market. More information: mq.edu.au/global-leadership-program
Student testimonials “I am loving being in Sydney. It is such a cosmopolitan city. I love the weather and this campus. At my university at Uruguay, you go to class and go home. Here you can stay on campus all day.”
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“I’ve been able to choose specialised electives that I am truly interested in as a marketer [and] the teaching environment is very interactive and giving …”
Campus Highlights Accommodation Macquarie University Village
Iglu Chatswood
Dunmore Lang College
Macquarie University has accommodation to suit every student, ranging from fully-catered residences to homestays with Australian families.
The cost of housing varies according to the type of accommodation you choose. Some accommodation options include utilities in the weekly or monthly rent.
With two residential colleges, and several options for apartments both on and off-campus, including fullycatered or self-catering, single-sex rooms, private studio apartments or shared bedrooms, Macquarie University has something for everyone.
The accommodation team can also help you find temporary accommodation if needed. New students can book a free airport pickup through the Accommodation Service.
Campus Life and Wellbeing
It’s own community, the campus comes complete with shops, cafes, banks, a bar, pharmacy, counselling services, child care and much more. Also, there are more than 140 groups and clubs to choose from, ranging from film, drama, dance and sporting clubs to clubs with a cultural, religious or political focus. Campus Wellbeing brings together a suite of health and wellbeing services that students can take advantage of at any time during their studies. Our highly qualified staff will work with them to create a comprehensive plan to meet their needs.
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State-Of-The-Art Facilities With investment of more than AUD $1 billion in facilities and infrastucture, students have access to the best environment for learning, research and recreation. Macquarie University Library Voted Australia’s favourite university library in 2014, this is a versatile learning and research space. Set under a green roof, it features group and quiet study areas, computers, printers, presentation practice pods and a café. Robotic cranes retrieve your books.
Media Hub At our professional-standard Media Hub, students use industrystandard production areas for music, radio, film and digital media. It includes a sprung dance floor and blue screen technology.
IT facilities, wi-fi and MUSE There are 1300 wireless access points covering every floor of every building, including the library, Campus Hub and MUSE which is a new social learning space custom-designed to give Macquarie University students a place where the boisterous, social atmosphere of the Campus Hub runs head first into the quiet study nature of the Library. So wherever our students go on campus they will stay connected.
Digital laboratories Fitted with the latest digital technology, our main science teaching laboratories provide a highly interactive learning environment. Each student has access to a networked computer, digital camera and microscope.
Australian Hearing Hub
MUSE (Macquarie University Spatial Experience)
At the Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University brings together some of the country’s best researchers and service providers to advance research, education and innovation into hearing and language disorders.
Macquarie Shopping Centre Right across the road from the campus is Macquarie Shopping Centre, with more than 300 shops, including supermarkets, department and fashion stores, pharmacies, food courts, cinemas, banks and an ice rink.
World class sports and aquatic centre
Private hospital on campus
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Macquarie Uni train station
Location The Macquarie University campus is located just 15 kilometres from Sydney’s city centre, or 25 minutes on the train.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
AUSTRALIA
Chatswood
Manly Beach
Parramatta Olympic Park
Sydney
City centre
Sydney
Bondi Beach
Airport
Don’t forget to check the partner toolkit website for more information to help you with: Promotional resources, Admissions Procedures, ESOS and compliance, Invoices and MQ Connect mq.edu.au/international/information_for_partners/ Your Username: mipartner Password: MQPartner
Contact us Macquarie University North Ryde New South Wales 2109 E: mi.studyabroad@mq.edu.au mq.edu.au/future_students/international
Important dates 2015 Session 1 Compulsory orientation and enrolment for new international students
16–20 February
Session 1 semester dates
23 February – 26 June
Mid-session break
6–19 April
Exams commence
9 June
Session 2 Compulsory orientation and enrolment for new international students
20–24 July
Session 2 semester dates
27 July – 27 November
Mid-session break
14–27 September
Exams commence
9 November
mq.edu.au/international-dates
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Prof Jim Lee
A dedicated team of individuals supporting our work with expert market knowledge and language skills.
Student Regional Assistants
Bangladesh Borneo Kazakhstan Malaysia
Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan
Europe
Ala Al Taani
Middle East
Country Manager natalie.spicer@mq.edu.au
Natalie Spicer
Country Manager ala.altaani@mq.edu.au
Africa
Regional Manager ritz.gupta@mq.edu.au
Ritz Gupta
Jason Foo
Russia Singapore South Korea Thailand
Country Manager kevin.hwang@mq.edu.au
Kevin Hwang
Country Manager jason.foo@mq.edu.au
Senior Country Manager tanveer.shaheed@mq.edu.au
Senior Country Manager ben.li@mq.edu.au
China Hong Kong Macau Taiwan
Tanveer Shaheed
Regional Director matthew.monkhouse@mq.edu.au
Ben Li
Michael Aust
Matt Monkhouse
Stephen Fan
Regional Director stephen.fan@mq.edu.au
Regional Director michael.aust@mq.edu.au
Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Team
Associate Director (Business Development) nicola.bate@mq.edu.au
Nicola Bate
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) jim.lee@mq.edu.au
Asia Team
Director nicole.brigg@mq.edu.au
Project Manager stella.wang@mq.edu.au
Greater China Team
Nicole Brigg
Stella Wang
Global Business Development Team
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Jasmine Chhabra
Country Manager leaanne.allen@mq.edu.au
Lea-Anne Allen
Cambodia Canada Indonesia
Japan Laos Philippines
PNG USA Vietnam
Country Manager Study Abroad Coordinator yoko.kaitani@mq.edu.au jasmine.chhabra@mq.edu.au
Yoko Kaitani
Senior Country Manager natalie.lee@mq.edu.au
Natalie Lee
Regional Director david.harrison@mq.edu.au
David Harrison
Pacific Team
Partner Relations Manager anthony.badgery@mq.edu.au carmen.law@mq.edu.au
Anthony Badgery Carmen Law (on Maternity leave)
Christina Miebach
Ecuador Mexico Peru
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India Sri Lanka
Regional Director abizer.merchant@mq.edu.au
Abizer Merchant
South Asia
Brazil Chile Colombia
Regional Director guie.hartney@mq.edu.au
Guie Hartney
Latin America
Int. Marketing Administrator christina.miebach@mq.edu.au