Murdoch University, a public university with a focus on research and situated in Perth, was founded in the year 1973. With 510 students enrolled in various undergraduate programmes, it opened for business in 1975. The institution is associated with Universities Australia, Open Universities Australia, and Innovative Research Universities (IRU) (UA). It operates satellite campuses in Dubai and Singapore in addition to its flagship school in Perth. The South Street Campus, Peel Campus, and Rockingham Campus are the three campuses where the institution holds its classes in Australia. The South Street Campus makes up the university's main campus and is situated in a suburban area.
On this 560 acre campus, there are academic buildings for the humanities, social sciences, education, economics, and commerce, as well as Bush Court, Chancellery Building, Bower Court, and Joglo Rahayu, a semi-enclosed peace pavilion. Cattle stockyards, farms, and hubs for renewable energy make up its southern region. The Nexus Theatre, which serves as a location for events, workshops, and plays, is also housed there. More than 250 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees are available at the university in a number of fields, including business, law, the creative and performing arts, communication, engineering, health, science, cultural and social studies, education, and technology. The Asia Research Centre, established in 1991, provides original research in politics, government, political economics, social reform, and policy-making. It collaborates academically with more than 50 universities, enabling student exchange programmes that improve learning.
Several clubs for sports like tennis, netball, soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and badminton are also maintained by the institution. Under the mascot Victor the Viking, these groups oversee a variety of sports teams that represent the institution at numerous intercollegiate sporting events and contests. Approximately 23,000 students from more than 90 nations currently attend the university. Its 1,500 employees are highly educated and experienced in their respective fields. The university has a 13:1 student-faculty ratio.
Over 70,000 graduates from Murdoch University make up its sizable alumni base. The list includes the names of leaders, innovators and award-winners in their respective fields. One of the university's most notable graduates is the visually impaired swimmer Tracey Nicole Cross, who competed in three Paralympic Games and won 10 medals. Other noble alumni of the university are Jeremy Callaghan (Australian Actor), Basil Zempilas (TV and Radio presenter), Barbara Wienecke (Antarctic researcher), Chandrika Ravi (Australian actress and model), Edmund Yeo (Malaysian filmmaker), Kim Scott (Australian novelist), John Turner (Australian politician), Toby Miller (media scholar), Vivienne Elanta (environmental activist), James Edelman ( Australia high court justice), Visam Ali (Maldivian politician), Reg Bolton (clown, educator, actor and writer) and Frederic Jevons (educator and biochemist)
Murdoch University Rankings
- #501-600 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
- #551-600 World University Ranking - QS 2022
- #501-600 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
- #696 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022
Why Murdoch University?
- Top 301-350 universities globally, according to Times Higher Education Supplement rankings.
- Institution with a strong focus on research and a member of Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU Australia).
- For the finest practical experience, use the newest facilities and equipment.
- 2,000 staff members and 22,000 pupils representing 90 different nations.
- More than 3,000 foreign students representing more than 100 nations.
Murdoch University Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (1 Courses) | 2 year | AUD 35805 |
| Engineering (1 Courses) | 2 year | AUD 32760 |
| Law (1 Courses) | 4 year | AUD 25380 |
| Management (1 Courses) | 3 year | AUD 27330 |
Murdoch University International Admissions
Before applying to Murdoch University, international students must fulfil additional prerequisites.
International Students Admission Requirement
- Official Transcripts of secondary school or university/ marks card and certificates of completion.
- Financial support documentation or sponsor’s affidavit of financial support.
- Visa certification
- Copy of official passport.
International Students English Language Requirements
To be eligible for admission to Murdoch University in Australia, students must provide scores from any one of the examinations listed below as confirmation of their English language ability.
| Test Name | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) | 73 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL(PBT) | 534 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 169 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | C (250-290) |
Visa Requirements for International Students
After being admitted to their course, students must submit an application for a student visa to the Department of Home Affairs. To be eligible for a student visa, applicants must provide the following paperwork as part of the application process:
- Copy of your offer of enrollment paper.
- Copy of your confirmation of enrolment (CoE) paper.
- Evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) payment.
- Passport and passport photographs.
- Medical clearance.
- Evidence of English Language proficiency.
Scholarships & funding
Murdoch offers both new and continuing international students a variety of scholarships. A scholarship worth up to AUD 11,000 was available to qualified students.
Fees & scholarships
The amount it will cost to attend Murdoch will vary depending on the sort of housing a student chooses, the course structure they take, and other living and learning costs. Murdoch University offers a variety of scholarships in addition to competitive foreign student costs, which helps make college more accessible to more people.
International Welcome Scholarship
An International Welcome Scholarship can provide up to AUD 11,000 towards a student’s tuition fees if the student is eligible.
Murdoch offers AUD 11,000 scholarships for the following programs:
- Business & Governance
- Bachelor of Nursing
All other qualified programmes are eligible for scholarships worth AUD 8,000 from the institution.
The award money for these scholarships will be given to recipients in four instalments over a two-year period into their student tuition account.
These scholarships are offered to qualified students beginning their studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses for the 2019 admission period.
Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards
Students who have a history of outstanding academic accomplishment in their prior studies are eligible for Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards, which provide them with AUD 5,000 toward their degree.
In addition to offering research and course-specific scholarships, Murdoch also partners with the Australian government to offer a number of other financial aid programmes and scholarships.
