Macquarie University Exchange Program Factsheet 2027 - Application Deadlines and Admission Procedure

Sep 2, 2026

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Macquarie University’s 2027 Study Abroad and Exchange factsheet provides a structured timeline for two exchange sessions, listing nomination and student application deadlines, orientation week dates, and session periods including exam terms. The document details an admission procedure covering partner nominations, required academic transcripts with WAM entry thresholds, and English proficiency evidence using multiple approved test options and equivalents. It also summarizes available campus resources and services, including OSHC, accommodation guidance, enrolment rules, and contact information.

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Session Dates for 2027

Nomination and application deadlines

Orientation week and session periods

Admission Procedure

Nomination (by partners)

Application (by students)

Resources and Services at Macquarie

Study guides, visa and OSHC requirements

Enrolment considerations

Contacts

| | Session 1, 2027 | Session 2, 2027 | | --- | --- | --- | | Nomination Deadline (for partners) | 15 October 2026 | 15 April 2027 | | Application Deadline (for students) | 30 October 2026 | 30 April 2027 | | Orientation Week | 15-19 February 2027 | 19-23 July 2027 | | Session Dates (including exam period) | 22 February-25 June 2027 | 26 July-26 November 2027 | | Admission Procedure* | | --- | | 1. Nomination (by Partners) | | Submit our Nomination Form for each nominee with the following documentation attached to the form. | | Current academic transcripts:
• Transcripts must be in English or accompanied with translations.
• Credit value and degree name/level must be indicated or specified in a supporting letter.
• The minimum academic entry requirement is a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 for non-Law students and 65 for Law students.
• Postgraduate exchange nominations require undergraduate final transcripts and degree award. | | Proof of English language proficiency** (one of the following, if applicable) :
• English Language Proficiency Test
Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking
IELTS Academic 6.5 6 6 6 6
TOEFL iBT old scoring table 86 18 20 17 20
TOEFL iBT new scoring scale 4.5 4 4 4 4
LanguageCert Academic 67 60 64 57 70
PTE Academic 60 51 55 50 54
Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) 180 169 169 169 169
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+ C/C+ C+ C/C+ Duolingo English Test 125 110 120 110 110
• Qualification with English as the Language of Instruction
o Recognised qualifications from specified English-speaking countries or regions where English was the language of instruction; or
o Qualifications from specific countries with English as an approved subject. | | 2. Application (by Students) | | Successfully nominated students may apply directly to Macquarie's Exchange Program. All supporting materials must be submitted to Macquarie by partners directly through our Nomination Form. Please see Exchange Application Steps for additional information. | | Resources and Services at Macquarie | | --- | | For detailed information on our university community, services and operations, please search through the articles and tutorials available on our website and through Service Connect. | | Resources:
• Study Abroad and Exchange Student Guide: This guide includes information on timelines and tasks, study planning and enrolment, pre-departure and arrival, and resources.
• Student Visa Conditions: All international students in our Study Abroad and Exchange programs are required to have a valid student visa. See this page for details regarding Student Visa (Subclass 500) conditions.
• Overseas Student Health Cover: Student visa holders are required to have an OSHC. Macquarie’s chosen provider of OSHC is Medibank. See this page to learn more.
• Accommodation: see an overview of on-and off-campus accommodation options. Contact all providers directly for further support.
• Calendar of Dates: Find session start and end dates, enrolment deadlines, exam periods and more for the academic year.
• Course Handbook: Students must ensure that they have met the academic equivalent prerequisites at their home university for the units they want to study at Macquarie. See the Course Handbook for unit overview, level, offerings, requisites and learning outcomes.
• Unit Guide: information about staff contacts, learning outcomes, assessment tasks, delivery mode and resources.
• Closed Units List: Check the closed units list (formerly the restricted units list) to see which units are not permitted for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
• Open Access Units List: Check the open access units list to see which units you may enroll in without having received special approval. These units don't have restrictions on enrolment.
• Accessibility Services: Accessibility and disability support should be arranged at the time of enrolment so that the

FAQs

What are the nomination and application deadlines for Macquarie University exchange in 2027?

For Session 1, partner nominations are due 15 October 2026 and student applications are due 30 October 2026. For Session 2, partner nominations are due 15 April 2027 and student applications are due 30 April 2027.

What is required for nominated students to apply, and how are transcripts assessed?

Successfully nominated students apply directly to Macquarie’s Exchange Program. Partners submit supporting materials through the Nomination Form; academic transcripts must be in English or include translations, and the minimum WAM entry requirement is 50 for non-Law students and 65 for Law students (with required degree information specified or supported by a letter).

Which English language proficiency tests are accepted, and what evidence can substitute for a test?

The factsheet lists accepted tests such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, Cambridge English (C1A or C2P), OET, and Duolingo English Test with specified minimum scores. It also allows recognized qualifications where English was the language of instruction, including approved subject or country/region qualification pathways.

What key enrolment considerations apply to international exchange and study abroad students?

Full-time enrolment for student visa purposes is typically 3 to 4 units per session. Students must be onshore and may complete only one third of their course online and/or via distance learning, with at least one in-person unit per compulsory study period.

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