ATAR Score Guide

Direct entry to our undergraduate programs is determined by the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) which is listed in our Online Course Database. The information on this page will help you to calculate your ATAR equivalency score.

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When you expand the title of the qualification or country, eg "European Baccalaureate" or "Thailand", you can view the ATAR that is equivalent to your score.

If you select a particular ATAR, you will be taken to a page that lists all of the undergraduate courses at Macquarie University requiring this ATAR or lower.

European Baccalaureate

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 90 87.5 85 77 77 77 77 77 77 75.5

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 71.5 71.5 71.5 71.5 67.5 67.5 67.5 65 65

Foundation Scores

Macquarie University, University of New South Wales Foundation and University of Sydney Foundation (Taylor's College)

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	7.9	7.8	7.6	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	7	7	7	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7

Incomplete foundation studies will not be considered for admission.

Monash University Foundation Year, University of Melbourne (Trinity College) and University of Western Sydney Foundation

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	90.00	89.00	86.00	79.00	78.00	78.00	78.00	78.00	78.00	75.00
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	72.00	70.00	70.00	69.00	67.00	66.00	66.00	63.00	62.00

Incomplete foundation studies will not be considered for admission.

GCE A Level

The ATAR equivalency is calculated from results in three Advanced Level (A2) subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Up to two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level results may be included and will be calculated based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 13.5 13.5 12.5 10.5 10 10 10 10 10 9.5

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 8.5 8 8 8 7.5 7 7 6.5 6

Comparable qualifications include the Cambridge Higher School Certificate, West African Higher School Certificate (Principal Level), West African General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), East African Advanced Certificate of Education, Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education, Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, University of Malta Advanced Matriculation examinations and ZIMSEC GCE A Level 2003 and onwards.

Please note, West African Senior School Certificate administered by the West African Examinations Council is not acceptable.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

This is the score as reported in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Incomplete diplomas will not be considered for admission.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 36 35 33 31 31 31 31 31 31 30

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 29 29 29 29 28 28 27 27 27
Canada

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)/International Canadian Pre-University program (ICPU)

The ATAR equivalency is calculated from the average of six University Preparation Courses.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 89 86 82 74 74 74 74 74 74 70

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 68 66 66 66 64 62 62 60 60
China

Chinese University Entrance Exam (Gao Kao)

The ATAR equivalency is calculated using the total of the four subjects taken in the exam (the maximum score is 750).

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 580 580 580 540 540 520 520 520 520 520

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 520 520 520 520 500 500 500 500 500
Germany

German Arbitur

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 1.8 2 2.2 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 3 3 3 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.4
Hong Kong

Hong Kong A Level

The ATAR equivalency is calculated from results in three Academic Advanced Level subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. An extra point can be added for each of the following subjects studied at Advanced Level: Pure or Applied Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

Advanced Supplementary Level results may also be included and will be calculated based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 13 12.5 11.5 9.5 9 9 9 9 9 8.5

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 7.5 7 7 7 6.5 6 6 5.5 5
India

All India Senior School Certificate

The ATAR equivalency is calculated from results in the best four externally examined subjects, where A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5. Regional languages will not be considered in this calculation.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 18 17 15 13 12 12 12 12 12 12

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 11 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 8

Indian School Certificate (ISC)

The ATAR equivalency is based on percentage grade average in the best four externally-examined academic subjects. Regional languages will not be considered in this calculation.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 94 94 90 86 84 84 84 84 84 84

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 82 80 80 80 75 75 75 70 70

Malaysia

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM), Matrikulasi

The ATAR equivalency is calculated on the basis that at Advanced Level A = 7, A- = 6, B+ = 5, B = 4, B- = 3, C+ = 2, C = 1. Fail grades (F) or partial passes C-, D+ or D are not assessed or used to determine the ATAR equivalency. Advanced Level subjects must be taken in the same academic year.

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	19 for 3 subjects and 18 for 4 subjects	17 for 3 subjects and 16 for 4 subjects	15 for 3 subjects and 14 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	14 for 3 subjects and 13 for 4 subjects	13 for 3 subjects and 12 for 4 subjects
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	12 for 3 subjects and 10 for 4 subjects	11 for 3 subjects and 10 for 4 subjects	11 for 3 subjects and 10 for 4 subjects	11 for 3 subjects and 10 for 4 subjects	10 for 3 subjects and 9 for 4 subjects	9 for both 3 and 4 subjects	9 for both 3 and 4 subjects	9 for 3 subjects and 8 for 4 subjects	8 for both 3 and 4 subjects

Malaysia (Matrikulasi)

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	3.6	3.5	3.3	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	2.7	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.4	2.3	2.25

Malaysia (Matayom 6)

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	90 (GPA 3.6)	88 (GPA 3.5)	84 (GPA 3.4)	76 (GPA 3.0)	76 (GPA 3.0)	76 (GPA 3.0)	76 (GPA 3.0)	76 (GPA 3.0)	76 (GPA 3.0)	72 (GPA 2.9)
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	70 (GPA 2.8)	68 (GPA 2.7)	68 (GPA 2.7)	66 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	60 (GPA 2.4)	60 (GPA 2.4)

Norway

Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 5 4.8 4.6 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.6

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3 2.5
Singapore

Singapore A Level
The ATAR equivalency is calculated from the results of three H2 level subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Students must also present an H1 content-based subject, Project Work and the General Paper (or Knowledge Inquiry), and these scores are added to the total on the basis that A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

ATAR 94.45 93.55 90.80 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50

Equivalent 19.5 19.5 18.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 16

ATAR 81.65 81.00 80.80 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 15 15 15 14.5 14 13.5 13.5 13 12.5

Thailand

Certificate of Secondary Education (Matayom 6)

Marks are out of 100, with the GPA based on a 4 point scale where A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0. Results in the Joint Higher Education Entrance Examination or Joint entrance examinations of provincial universities are taken into account, if available.

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	90 (GPA 3.6)	88 (GPA 3.5)	84 (GPA 3.4)	76 (GPA 3.0)	77 (GPA 3.0)	78 (GPA 3.0)	79 (GPA 3.0)	80 (GPA 3.0)	81 (GPA 3.0)	72 (GPA 2.9)
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	70 (GPA 2.8)	68 (GPA 2.7)	68 (GPA 2.7)	66 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	64 (GPA 2.6)	60 (GPA 2.4)	60 (GPA 2.4)

USA

USA SAT

The ATAR equivalency represents the total of the Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing test scores in the SAT Reasoning Test. Students must present a completed US High School Diploma (or equivalent secondary studies) in addition to their SAT scores to be considered for admission.

ATAR	94.45	93.55	90.80	85.25	85.00	84.95	84.65	84.60	84.50	83.50
Equivalent	1890	1860	1790	1680	1660	1660	1660	1660	1660	1640
ATAR	81.65	81.00	80.80	80.00	79.90	79.00	78.00	77.10	75.85	75.00
Equivalent	1610	1590	1590	1580	1580	1560	1540	1540	1510	1500
ATAR	74.50
Equivalent	1450

Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)

The GPA (Grade Point Average) is the total scores divided by total number of units where A=7; A- or B+=6; B or B- =5; C+ or C =4; C- or D+ = 3; D or D- =2

ATAR 85.25 85.00 84.95 84.65 84.60 84.50 83.50 81.65 81.00 80.80

Equivalent 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.25 5.00 5.00 4.75

ATAR 80.00 79.00 78.00 77.10 75.85 75.00
Equivalent 4.75 4.75 4.50 4.50 4.25 4.25

Other accepted qualifications

Other high school qualifications are also accepted for direct entry. For the full list of accepted direct entry high school qualifications, visit our Academic Requirements page.

For all other countries (for example, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and Vietnam) entry to Macquarie University will be considered if you have:

completed at least one year of a Bachelor degree from a recognised* institution or
completed a diploma from a recognised* institution

* Recognition of the institution is determined once you have applied to Macquarie University.

If you do not meet the entry requirements please note that foundation programs provided by most Australian universities are accepted, as well as other foundation and preparation programs designed for entry to Australian universities. Macquarie University offers a foundation pathway through our partner Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT).

Additional entry requirements

Please note that in addition to the ATAR (or equivalent) some programs require you to have a certain level of prior knowledge in particular subject areas, in order to be considered for entry. These requirements are listed in our Online Course Database.

You must also provide evidence of proficiency in English.

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