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AustraliaQS #130IELTS 6.52026

IELTS Score for Macquarie University

To study at Macquarie University in Sydney, you typically need around IELTS Band 6.5 overall — about TOEFL 85 or PTE 58. Undergraduate courses may accept a little lower; competitive postgraduate programmes can ask for more.

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Macquarie University — key facts

World rank (QS)#130
LocationSydney, Australia
TypePublic
Founded1964
Acceptance rate62%
International students30%
TuitionAUD 42k/yr
Application fee$50–100
Application deadlineRolling
IntakesFeb, Jul

Popular programmes at Macquarie University

What Macquarie University is known for

Finance/Actuarial, IT, Linguistics

Scholarships & funding

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

How to reach Band 6.5

  1. Diagnose. Take a free IELTS mock to see your band in each skill.
  2. Target the gap. See exactly what Band 6.5 needs in each section.
  3. Learn the strategy. Use the free IELTS prep lessons for your weak sections.
  4. Get feedback. Check your Writing & Speaking with the free AI band checker and redo weak answers.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for Macquarie University?
Macquarie University typically requires around IELTS Band 6.5 overall (equivalent to TOEFL iBT ~85 or PTE ~58). Undergraduate courses are often 0.5 lower; some postgraduate programmes ask higher — confirm on your course page.
Does Macquarie University accept TOEFL or PTE too?
Yes — Macquarie University also accepts TOEFL iBT (~85) and PTE Academic (~58) alongside IELTS.
How can I reach Band 6.5 for free?
Take free IELTS mocks to find your weak section, learn the strategy in the PPT lessons, and check your Writing/Speaking band with the free AI band checker.

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