Information about Macquarie University
The University is located on a 126 hectare site at North Ryde, approximately 18 kilometres northwest of the central business district of City of Sydney. The campus, once the site of orchards and market gardens, now bears many thousands of indigenous and exotic trees. In this wooded parkland setting a sculpture park features works by some of Australia's leading sculptors.
For teaching, research and administrative purposes there are about 30 buildings on campus, together with the University Library , the Students At Macquarie (SAM) complex, the theatres and a printery. In the surrounding areas are affiliated residential colleges, parking, sporting facilities and a biological resources area.
How do I get to Macquarie University?
By Train: The closest railway station is Epping (on the Northern line). Students may then catch a bus to the University - routes 288, 290, 295 (295 available during semester only). The bus trip takes approximately 10 minutes.
By Bus: There are numerous routes that service Macquarie University, depending on the point of origin. Please consult the State Transport website for route details and timetables.
By Car: Macquarie is situated at the intersection of Epping and Balaclava Rds, North Ryde. Parking on campus is available and a pay and display system is enforced. Parking tickets can be bought on campus at ticket vending machines. For more information about parking, please click here.
Campus Maps are available to download from our Buildings and Grounds Office.