Murdoch University

About Murdoch University

At Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, you’ll join a global community of independent thinkers who are working towards careers that build a better, more sustainable future.

We are a founding member of the Innovative Research Universities group, with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 young universities in the world¹ by Times Higher Education.

In Australia and across the world, we have also been recently recognised:

• With a five-star rating for graduate starting salaries, our 15:1 student-to-staff ratio and educational experience and teaching quality in engineering²
• In the top four per cent of universities globally for veterinary sciences³
• In the top two per cent of universities globally for agricultural sciences⁴
• For achieving world-class standard or above in 85 per cent of our research disciplines⁵

Small class sizes mean you’ll have direct access to expert academics and industry-standard facilities to prepare you for a career in business and law, engineering and technology, science, health, teaching, and media and the arts.

In addition to offering competitive fees, Murdoch provides a range of scholarships to support international students with the cost of study. Most international students are eligible for our International Welcome Scholarship of up to AU$11,000.

At Murdoch, you’ll be part of a vibrant, welcoming and active student community. We offer a dedicated welcome program for international students, a free English language service and regular study skills workshops to help you transition to life in Perth and at university.

Start your journey to Murdoch by downloading our prospectus to find out more about our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

1. Young Universities Ranking 2017, Times Higher Education
2. 2018 Good Universities Guide
3. Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017
4. Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017
5. Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 2015, Australian Research Council, Australian Government

Fees and scholarships

The cost of studying at Murdoch will depend on your course, accommodation and other study and living expenses. Our international student fees are competitive and, to help make university study more affordable, we offer a range of scholarships, including:

• An International Welcome Scholarship which could provide between AUD$8,000 and AUD$11,000 towards your studies if you are eligible
• Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards (MUAEAs) where you could be eligible to receive AU$5,000 towards your degree if you have a record of high academic achievement in your previous studies.

We also provide research scholarships and a range of other scholarships and financial aid in conjunction with the Australian government. 

Moving to a new country to further your education is a big step – and we are here to help. Our support services include academic support, financial assistance, career advice, counselling, medical services and more to help you adjust to life away from home.

Support for your studies
As a Murdoch student, you’ll have access to a range of free support programs, including:

• Free workshops to help with essential study skills, from exam preparation to report writing
• Free group study sessions led by successful students every week
• A dedicated coaching program to give you individual academic support
• A free English language service to help you meet new people and develop your language skills in a friendly, informal setting

We also provide confidential health and counselling services, a multi-faith Worship Centre with services and guidance for everyone and a child care centre.

Get prepared for your dream career
While you study at Murdoch, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in industry placements and internships through our Work Integrated Learning program. Depending on your field of study, you could gain valuable skills and experience in Western Australia’s leading hospitals and schools, or Australia’s top financial institutions, mining companies, engineering firms or IT companies.

Through our Careers Centre, you can learn how to boost your career prospects and employment skills from professional career counsellors. Our services include a mentoring network, networking events, online training and career advice sessions. 

Enjoy a world-class learning environment
Our Perth campus is one of the biggest university campuses in Australia. Our facilities include:

• Western Australia’s only operational engineering pilot plant
• Western Australia’s only equine operating theatre
• A veterinary hospital
• Television and radio studios
• A drama theatre
• Chiropractic and psychology clinics
• A world-class law moot court

We’re also home to the National Centre for Excellence in Desalination, which includes a fully functional desalination plant. 

When you first arrive, our orientation program for international students will help you meet people, find your way around campus and prepare to start your life in Perth.

As part of orientation, you will be invited to join sightseeing tours around Perth, barbeque lunches, dinner and lots of other activities to help you meet other students and get involved with our vibrant campus life.

You will also learn how to:

• Register with your Overseas Student Heath Cover provider
• Set up an Australian bank account
• Finalise your enrolment and sign up for your classes and student card

Join a club
The Murdoch Guild is an active student-based organisation with more than 100 clubs and societies, so there’s bound to be something to suit your study interests or hobbies. 

The Guild also hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year including Stamp Out Stress Day before exams, the annual Guild Ball and Multicultural Day.

Become a volunteer
If you’d like the chance to meet people, have fun and really make a difference, you can get involved with the Guild’s Volunteering Hub. You can even have volunteering recognised on your academic transcript.

Keep fit and healthy
Whether you’re training for a competition or just like to play sport for fun, Murdoch Sports has a range of options to suit your interests and fitness levels, including:

• 1 full-sized multi-use sports hall (for basketball, soccer, netball, hockey)
• 2 ¾ sized indoor basketball courts
• 6 badminton courts
• 3 volleyball courts 
• Outdoor multi-courts (tennis, netball, soccer)
• Outdoor multi-use grassed oval
• Group fitness room
• Spin Indoor Cycling studio
• Fully equipped Fitness Centre

You can also get involved in team sports such as ultimate Frisbee, baseball, cricket, diving, rowing, kendo, cheerleading and even Quidditch. 

If you would like to live with other students on our main campus and be close to public transport networks, you can apply for accommodation at Murdoch University Village. You’ll find a range of affordable and secure apartments with facilities which include:

• Beach volleyball and basketball courts
• A swimming pool
• A resource centre
• A recreation room with satellite television and a pool table

If you would prefer to live away from campus, you can explore a range of shared and independent accommodation. Our student association, the Murdoch Guild, can help you find somewhere to live through their student accommodation database. If you would like to experience life as part of an Australian family, you could even apply for homestay accommodation.

How you apply to study at Murdoch will depend on which country you are from and which course you choose. You might need to apply through an agent in your home country, or you may need to apply directly through our online application system.

Find out how to apply based on your location and course.

To apply to study at Murdoch as an international student, you will need to meet our entry requirements, including demonstrating you are competent in English.
 

Perth is the seventh most liveable city in the world and it enjoys more sun than any other capital city in Australia.

There are plenty of reasons to love living in Perth. It is home to beautiful beaches, iconic tourist attractions, plenty of outdoor activities and festivals, designer shopping precincts and a vibrant student culture with sports, arts, music, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Our main campus is located around 15 minutes from both the historic port-city of Fremantle and central Perth, so it’s easy to find a range of activities and events to enjoy.

At our Perth campus you can explore cafes, eateries, sporting facilities, bush walks and more. Our campus is one of the largest university campuses in Australia, set in more than 227 hectares of natural bushland and farmland.