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- Graduate Research Academy
- Macquarie University
- Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4741
Follow these simple steps to accept your offer based on your study program.
Find required documents and information on how to accept your offer according to your course
To accept your offer, you will need to log in via eStudent and navigate to the “My Applications” tile. You can watch this step-by-step tutorial on navigating the portal and accepting your offer.
You will need to complete and upload the following documents to eStudent:
After accepting your offer in eStudent, you will also need to do the following:
We also encourage you to browse the coursework timetables and fee information, prior to the commencement start date.
Session 1 2023 classes commence Monday 20 February 2023.
**The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number issued by the Australian Government. If you are commencing in 2023, you will need to provide your USI to the University prior to enrolling into your units. Learn more about the USI here.
To accept your offer, you will need to log in via eStudent and navigate to “My Applications” tile. You can watch this step-by-step tutorial on navigating the portal and accepting your offer.
Once you’ve accepted your offer, the Graduate Research Academy will notify you of next steps.
To accept your offer, you will need to log in via eStudent and navigate to “My Applications” tile. You can watch this step-by-step tutorial on navigating the portal and accepting your offer.
Once you’ve accepted your offer, the Graduate Research Academy will notify you of next steps.
Download and save Terms and Conditions of Your Graduate Research Offer
By accepting the offer made in the letter of offer, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:
This written agreement, and the right to make complaints and seek appeals of decisions and action under various processes, does not affect the rights of the student to take action under the Australian Consumer Law if the Australian Consumer Law applies.
[Effective Date: March 14th 2023]
Find key information on the processes international students need to follow before the commencement of studies.
Medibank is our chosen provider of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which helps international students cover their medical costs whilst in Australia. As an international student, you must take out OSHC as a condition of your student visa.
Need for medical insurance
If you choose to purchase your policy from our preferred provider, Medibank, please send the payment in accordance with the University’s payment methods as listed in your PaymentCoE Request Form [PDF 805KB].
The latest Medibank OSHC Premiums* are listed below per graduate research degree. OSHC will then be organised upon receipt of your payment. Please note the start date of your OSHC will be one month prior to your program start date/intake.
If you are a Cotutelle/Joint PhD candidate, please contact gr.applications@mq.edu.au for an alternative quote that will be based on your planned time at Macquarie University.
If you are a Progressing MRes Yr2 – PhD candidate, when accepting your offer please upload proof that your current OSHC policy has been extended. It should be extended 9 months beyond the planned expected work submission date of your PhD thesis, to factor in the PhD examination period. If you are unsure of the time period please contact gr.candidatesupport@mq.edu.au.
*Premiums are effective 1st May 2023 (for what is included please go to the Medibank OSHC website).
Program | OSHC Duration | Single | Couple | Family | Single Parent Family |
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Master of Research (full program) | 33 months | $1,977.70 | $7,601.50 | $11,923.25 | $7,601.50 |
Master of Research (Year 2 only) | 21 months | $1,250.50 | $4,838.75 | $7,610.00 | $4,838.75 |
Master of Philosophy | 33 months | $1,977.70 | $7,601.50 | $11,923.25 | $7,601.50 |
Doctor of Philosophy | 45 months | $2,947.75 | $11,125.00 | $17,733.50 | $11,125.00 |
You also have the option of choosing your own OSHC provider. If you are not getting your OSHC from our preferred provider, you should purchase your own OSHC for the exact period of coverage and upload a copy of your OSHC along with your acceptance. The list of Australian Government approved providers are:
If your scholarship covers a Single OSHC policy only, and if you are bringing family members with you to Australia, you will need to pay the additional cost for couple or family cover (if required). Please contact gr.applications@mq.edu.au for further information.
In order to commence your study, you must obtain a student visa (subclass 500). To apply for the student visa, you will need a Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) for your visa application. The eCoE will need to be uploaded to your immi account when applying. Please note that the Australian Government has assessment criteria in place for the grant of a visa to study in Australia.
We highly recommend that you use the Documents Checklist Tool to ensure you prepare the right documents for your visa application. Incomplete applications will likely cause delays in your visa being granted and/or visa refusal.
If you have an alternative visa that permits you to study, it must allow you to study for the full duration of your program.
Once your visa is approved, please ensure you notify gr.applications@mq.edu.au with a copy of the visa approval.
The Australian Government issues visas for study in Australia subject to certain conditions, which are clearly outlined when your visa is approved. These conditions refer particularly to full-time study, progression requirements, periods of leave, cessation of study and paid work.
The University is required by law to report any breach of visa conditions to the Department of Home Affairs. The student visa may be cancelled 28 days after such a report is received unless the visa holder is able to show that no breach occurred.
The cost of living in Australia is estimated to be between AUD$22,000 and AUD$25,000 per annum for a single person. This cost includes accommodation and basic living expenses for one person (for estimated living costs refer to Macquarie International website). If you intend to bring family members to Australia, you will need to ensure that you have adequate finances to cover their airfares, additional living costs, and/or childcare costs.
School-aged children (5 years and up) who are dependents of doctoral candidates on a student visa (Subclass 500) may have their school fees waived if they are enrolled in a public school in the state of New South Wales. However, any childcare costs for children under the age of 5 are the responsibility of the candidate. For additional information regarding school fees in New South Wales, please visit the Department of Education website for international students.
Further information on studying in Australia is available at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au.
Once you are settled in Sydney, please make an appointment to come to the GRA and be admitted to your course. Your appointment should be booked for approx. 2 weeks before your elected commencement date. Please remember to bring along all the original or certified academic transcripts copies (for every degree/qualification), as well as the original or certified testamur of your most recent qualification to Australia for your enrolment. Enrolment cannot proceed without verification of these documents.
A campus map [PDF 189K] is available for download.
Note: If you have been approved for offsite enrolment, you will need to book an online appointment for enrolment.
Check the following information on enrolment and period of candidature,
Your maximum period of candidature has been calculated according to Macquarie University Policy and the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) guidelines. It includes a deduction for any prior candidature, calculated in Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL), from any incomplete graduate research degree program(s) undertaken in any Australian University.
The Graduate Research Academy will admit you to your program 4-6 weeks before your first session begins. You will be notified of admission by email. Once admitted, you will be able to log into eStudent and enrol yourself into the units approved by your MRes advisor/MRes Director. This must be done before the “Last Enrol via eStudent date”.
Once you have met your conditions of offer and completed all the required documentation, the Graduate Research Academy will enrol you on your elected commencement date. You will receive an email notifying you that your enrolment has been processed.