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Enrolment

The Enrolment Information Booklets contain general information in relation to Higher Degree Research enrolment. A brief version of the first Booklet - Policy and Procedures (which also include Important Dates, HDR contacts and other university-wide information) is sent to all commencing students in their offer packages. Students and staff are encouraged to check the online versions below from time to time for most up-to-date information.

Intellectual Property (IP)

Macquarie University requests that student researchers assign Intellectual Property rights to the University at the time of enrolment so that any IP arising from the research program can be managed effectively.  Management of IP by the University also ensures that all active participants can benefit from the research.  Assignment of Intellectual Property is a condition of enrolment and will only be waived by special permission of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).  The Intellectual Property Policy has been approved by University Council. 

 

Enrolment Information (Domestic Students)

In general, all new domestic students are to complete enrolment steps by mail, unless otherwise specified. An Enrolment and Registration Advice (proof of enrolment) is to be sent out by email when enrolment process is complete. Enrolment in coursework and research seminar units for continuing students is to be completed by submission of a Change of Program (COP) form. Please refer to the above Enrolment Booklets for further information.

Enrolment Information (International Students)

There is a formal enrolment for international research students. Research students have some flexibility in determining the program start date. This requires agreement from their supervisor. International students are usually expected to arrive prior to the Orientation day. In the event that they arrive after the formal enrolment date due to visa delay, they may start any time from the date of their arrival. If there is no specific date indicated, the formal enrolment date or the arrival date, whichever is later, would be the default start date.

The last date of enrolment for international research students for first semester is 30 April and for second semester, 30 September. Students may be admitted after this date under exceptional circumstances with the approval given by the Manager of the Higher Degree Research Office.

Accommodation and airport pickup

Macquarie International assists students with their accommodation arrangements and airport pickup services. International students wishing to use these services need to contact Macquarie International’s Accommodation Team directly on housing@io.mq.edu.au. Alternatively, they may visit Macquarie International's site for further details.

Macquarie International also provides a wide range of services for international students. For details, please visit Macquarie International's website.

Visa conditions

Overseas students who come to study in Australia under a student visa need to note that there are conditions that they must adhere to. Any students who are found to be in breach of these conditions would be subject to having their student visa cancelled by Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for further information.

It is common for student to work while studying in Australia. Under the student visa conditions, students are not allowed to work. However, they may apply for a work permit under their student visa after they have enrolled as full-time student. Further information is available on "Working while studying" under DIAC’s site.

Students who wish to work are also reminded to apply for their Tax File Number (TFN) as well. Application for TFN can be done through the Taxation Office

Generally speaking, students who have been given a work permit under their student visa may work up till 20 hours per week. Scholarship recipients may work no more than 10 hours per week. However, a full time research student is expected to be working an average of 40 hours per week on the research program.

 

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