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About this University

Murdoch University builds a culture of free-thinking. Since 1973, it has been providing students with the kind of education which teaches them to change their worlds and think independently.

Murdoch is a place where students can be themselves and are accepted into the community. It is the type of place where the lecturers know their names, and other students greet them around the campus. Murdoch is honoured to welcome staff and students who come from all backgrounds.

Located in Perth, Western Australia, the heartland campus includes over 227 hectares of beautiful natural land, specialised education and recreational facilities and a range of support services.

Murdoch has always been a research-led university with a reputation for excellent research. They work with important corporate, academic and government partners, to make sure their research is based on a deep understanding of politics, governance, and international business. This makes sure their work is relevant and impactful.

Whatever a student’s ambition, Murdoch’s large choice of courses and top facilities can provide the skills and knowledge they need. The university is great for practical learning and hands-on work outside the classroom. This gives students more experience than just textbook learning, and is the basis of free thinking.

Murdoch doesn’t follow the crowd, and neither do their students. Thousands of students have graduated from this university, and are changing the world because free-thinkers can achieve amazing things. Free thinking has always been at the heart of Murdoch University, and continues to guide the university towards activities that truly matter. Murdoch is different, and proud to be.

Meet a Free Thinker

Emmanuel Nene Dei, Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership

“I came to Murdoch University in January 2019 as a recipient of the Australia Award Africa Scholarship. Prior to coming to Australia, I was working in research, planning and data management for the National Blood Service of Ghana.

Murdoch was the only university in Australia that had all my aspirations and interests rolled up in one course. I found the health leadership aspect in particular very attractive and inspiring because I want to be a global citizen leading change in any field I work in, but especially the health sector.

My experience at Murdoch University made me realise my strengths and passion in life. My time at Murdoch has changed me. My critical and analytical thinking skills have been sharpened, and I have learned to approach problems and challenges with a scientific and evidence-based mindset.

Something I’ve learned at Murdoch, is that every single person has the potential to excel beyond their current abilities if they are willing to learn and they receive the right support. We need to encourage people and give them the opportunity to prove themselves.

Also remember that every individual’s viewpoint is important, and no one should be side-lined. We might be diverse in our thoughts, but it is in this diversity that we will find our strength.

Students won’t regret coming to Murdoch. It’s the right environment to propel them into the future they deserve.”

Prospective students can visit the Murdoch University website to view more student stories.

Graduate Outcomes

The university’s curriculum is highly innovative and equips students with desirable career skills to gain employment successfully on graduation.

Study options at Murdoch (covering both undergraduate and postgraduate levels) are developed in partnership with professional bodies and industry - helping them enter the job market with a competitive advantage.

Murdoch’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is a pioneering scheme which connects the university’s innovative and energetic minds with leading professional organisations in progressive employment markets such as commerce, government, industry, and community building. This symbiotic model gives graduates fantastic career opportunities, while helping organisations grow and flourish.

For some study options, students are required to take up work placements. Murdoch partners with employers and supports students with finding placements. For other study options, students will benefit from work placement units that can be taken up as electives.

Murdoch University’s Careers and Employment Service also offers workshops that help students with their resumes, one-on-one career counselling sessions, information on career fairs, and much more.

What’s New

Murdoch University is constructing a New Academic Building on its Perth campus which will lead to a primary new address and serve as a highly visible demonstration of its commitment to sustainability, one of the university’s core founding principles.

The 6-star green star building will be constructed from about 4,300m² of timber and will become Western Australia’s largest mass engineered timber building.

On delivery, the facility will provide an approximate 70 per cent increase in world-class teaching space across the campus and offer an ultramodern teaching and learning experience. It will include digitally enhanced learning spaces and ‘flexi-labs’ allowing students to learn in a modern, flexible environment.

The new building has been designed to provide the flexibility to adapt for future needs, with internal partitions able to be inserted or moved to suit the changing delivery of education.