University of the Week: Macquarie University
Established in 1964, Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, is renowned for its innovative approach to education and research, consistently ranking among the world’s top universities.
Why Macquarie University Stands Out:
Global Recognition:
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025: Ranked 178th globally.
Research Excellence:
* Recognized as Australia’s leading research institution in 11 disciplines, including Accounting and Taxation, Computational Linguistics, and Philosophy.
Diverse Community:
* Home to students from over 120 countries.
Scholarship Opportunities:
* Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES): Support for exceptional domestic and international graduate research students.
* International Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarships (iMQRES): Aimed at outstanding international graduate research students in priority research areas.
* Indigenous Research Excellence Scholarships: Support for Indigenous Australians pursuing postgraduate research degrees.
Did you know? SLIIT offers an exclusive 2+2 Engineering pathway to Macquarie University!
This means you can begin your studies in Sri Lanka and complete your degree in Australia, gaining access to world-class education and global career opportunities.