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ABOUT USQ :
The University of Southern Queensland is a leader in flexible learning, has a
significant profile in regionally relevant research and is closely engaged with
its communities.
HISTORY :
Established in 1964, Macquarie University's
first students began arriving in 1967. The initial undergraduates enrolled in a
single degree offering a range of subjects. Against a backdrop of the Vietnam
War, social change, women's lib, and youth protest there was still time for the
essentials of campus life - entertainment, study, and graduation.
As Macquarie - Australia's Innovative University - began to capture the public
imagination student numbers grew from 1274 in 1967 to more than 22,000 by the
late 90s. As numbers boomed, students organised themselves to provide live music
and information services . not to mention practical jokes and a few laughs on
Conception Day.
Pioneering, different, ground-breaking . Macquarie's reputation for innovation
attracted students from all walks of life, including large numbers from
overseas. As well as becoming richly international, the University drew ever
more people to its dynamic postgraduate courses. As the new millennium dawned,
Macquarie had conferred some 58,000 degrees, diplomas and postgraduate
certificates.
VISION :
Macquarie's vision is to be a borderless university with a particular outreach
to the Asian-Pacific and increasing reputation for the development of graduates
across the world who are prepared for the global society of the 21st century.
This strategic vision informs all of their activities; international and
domestic; and supports the Vice-Chancellor's 30 element internationalisation
checklist.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS :
The International Student Services team at Macquarie University offers a
continuing support service to international students. They provide advice and
information on matters ranging from immigration, visa and health insurance
procedures, administrative and fee advice, to welfare and social activities.
You are encouraged to seek advice and information from Macquarie International
at any time during your stay at Macquarie. You can make an appointment to "drop
in" and talk with an International Student Adviser.
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