Perth , Western Australia , Australia
Total Students
National Ranking
From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.
With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.
At Murdoch University, we’ve been committed to conservation, social justice and inclusion since our inception in the 60’s. We’ve created a place of learning and discovery through our leading academics, innovative courses, and ground-breaking research.
We pioneered access to a university education for people from diverse backgrounds, and are proud to see our students take their Murdoch education to the world to solve its challenges. Throughout this journey we’ve remained committed to adapting and growing. In this way, we continue to be a creative force for education and research.
Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.
Our shared purpose
To change lives and society for the better through accessible education and research, contributing to the solution of societal and environmental challenges and providing an inclusive, caring community in which everyone can realise their potential.
Our values
These five values guide how we behave individually and as a collective as we undertake our purpose.
Authenticity
Integrity
Respect
Inclusivity
Openness
Our principles
These eight principles guide how we lead, manage and work together. We will:
Act with justice, respect and responsible care
Be collegiate and respectful of other points of view
Protect academic freedom
Be agile, flexible and resilient
Make decisions at the most appropriate level
Be transparent in decision-making and with information
Adopt common approaches to common tasks
Be careful stewards of our resources
Murdoch is a place where you can be yourself and be appreciated for who you truly are. It’s the kind of place where the lecturers know you by name, and down-to-earth students wave to you across the lawns of Bush Court.
Whether you want to change the whole world, some of the world, or just your world, our extensive range of courses and hands-on learning facilities will equip you with the skills you need.
Five-star rating
Overall and for teaching, employability, learning facilities and inclusiveness.
QS Stars Assessment 2024
Industry experience
Our partnerships help you gain practical experience and complete projects that contribute to your degree.
World leading research
15 research areas rated ‘above world standard’ by the Australian Research Council.
We provide what you would expect from a world-class university, including leading academics, world-changing research, excellent facilities, and a wide range of courses. But it’s our ethos that sets us apart and has led to Murdoch becoming the place where new ways of thinking can be found. We won’t tell you what to think - instead, we give you the support, skills, and opportunities to free your Think and forge your own path.
Reasons to study at Murdoch
Five-star rating
In overall experience, student support, teaching quality, and student to staff ratios.
World-class facilities
Gaining practical experience in our facilities is another way a Murdoch degree prepares you for the workforce. An engineering plant, media arts center, Moot Court, and veterinary hospital are just some of our facilities.
Support services
Whether you prefer casual study sessions with other students, need more structured support, or simply want a friendly person to chat, we provide many forms of help and support from day one.
Our Alumni
Join a growing international community of over 70,000 alumni and enjoy access to our resources and participate in a range of events as you’ll always be part of the Murdoch community.
Global top 100
Ranked amongst the top 100 young universities in the world, we create a place of learning and discovery through our leading academics, innovative courses, and ground-breaking research.
Excellence in research
Awarded world-class standard or above in 85 percent of research disciplines by the Australian Research Council, we are a research-led university with an established reputation in teaching and research.
THE Ranking::
351
QS Ranking::
431
Type of Accommodation::
On Campus
Annual Cost of living:
24505 AUD /year
Average Annual UG Fee:
30720 AUD
Average Annual PG Fee:
52920 AUD
Application Fee:
N/A