NCELTR, Macquarie University is a non-city campus. The university is famous and popular among local and international students for its unique environment, spacious location and safe, friendly atmosphere. Home to a wildlife park, many sporting fields and the Macquarie lake, the campus creates a community of its own.

The NCELTR building for English Language Programs is located in the centre of the Macquarie campus, close to all the facilities available and adjoining Macquarie International and the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology buildings.

Macquarie University Campus

Macquarie campus is in North Ryde, a suburb of Sydney approximately 14 km from the centre of Sydney. The campus is widely spread over 135 hectares of green bushland with landscaped gardens, wildlife and historical and modern buildings. A stroll around the campus in itself is a breathtaking experience. With sculptures, lake views and native Australian animals you will need your camera handy. And if you are lucky you may come across an Aussie BBQ on the lawn, a soccer match, or in the summer, the outdoor cinema ( an annual event of the Ryde Summer Festival).
For more information on the history of the campus and the Lighthouse symbol, go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about

Macquarie Shopping Centre

Macquarie University campus is across the road from one of Sydney’s largest modern shopping centres. Macquarie Shopping Centre accommodates five major retail stores along with a 16-screen Greater Union cinema complex and 230 specialty shops including supermarkets, and an advanced Medical Centre. Macquarie Centre is a great place for students to look for part time work. For more information go to: www.macquariecentre.com.au

Transport and Timetables

There are many ways to get to NCELTR, Macquarie University. If you come by car, bus or train, Sydney’s public transport system will get you to NCELTR. If you are staying with a homestay family, there will be a simple route for you to the campus. The State Transit Authority does not give international students discounts on any public transport systems in NSW. Many private bus companies offer discounts to full time students. See Student Services for your application form.

By Bus
Buses come from most areas around Sydney to Macquarie University. For a list of bus routes to and from Macquarie University go to: http://handbook.mq.edu.au/PDFs/cal-bus-routes.pdf
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Contact the State Transit Authority on (61 2) 131500 or www.131500.com.au

By Train
At the moment Epping Station is the closest train station to Macquarie University. It takes approximately 10 minutes by bus from Epping Station to Macquarie University campus and 15 minutes to Peter Board Campus. Macquarie University station is currently being built on the campus and will be completed in 2008.

For information on timetables and fares go to: www.131500.com.au

Maps

· Macquarie University Campus
· North Ryde Area

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