Murdoch University: Courses, Campus, Admissions, Scholarships and Placements

Murdoch University established in 1753 is one of the renowned research-led public universities based in Perth, Australia. The university has five campuses across three countries including Singapore, Dubai, and Malaysia. Murdoch University has been ranked #1 in Western Australia for student-to-teacher ratio and social equity as per Good Universities Guide 2024. The university provides over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and research degrees for international students. The popular courses at Murdoch include:

• Health Science
• Engineering and Technology
• Environmental and Physical sciences

The Murdoch Hospital with world-class facilities is a boon for Health Science students. The tuition fees at Murdoch University range from 16,500 AUD to 62,640 AUD. Indian students make sure to stop by the StudyPerth Welcome Desk at the airport. You can talk to the Airport Greeters and receive a welcome gift, thoughtfully put together to help you settle in. They can also guide and instruct you on reaching your accommodation. The most famous place at the university is the Bush Court where you can relax and study or gather with friends and spend time.

The applications are now open for Semester 1, 2025. As an Indian student, you must apply via an agent as direct application via the website is not applicable. You must submit (GS) documents for assessment including the GS Stage 2 form, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, and a Personal Statement addressing the GS requirement. If you have any questions, you can contact +61 8 9360 6063. The opening hours: are Mon – Fri, 8 am – 6 pm.

Murdoch University Campus

Murdoch University spans over 5 campuses across 3 countries: Murdoch University Dubai, Murdoch University Singapore, and 3 other Murdoch University campuses at Perth, Mandurah, and Rockingham, Australia. The Murdoch University Perth campus is 15 minutes away from Perth, the sunniest capital city in Australia, and Fremantle, a historic port city.

• Boola Katitjin is Murdoch University's new building, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern, sustainable design, providing learning and teaching space for students.
• The student-run ‘Murdoch Student Guild' offers help and assistance to students and organizes extracurricular activities and events.
• There are about 35 student-led Murdoch Guild clubs for students offering an array of events and programs.
• Students of Murdoch University can be part of many campus events such as Stress Less Week, themed tavern events, Festival Day, and weekly Market Daze stalls.
• Murdoch University provides a plethora of support services, including support for disabled students, LGBTQIA+ support and services, a worship center, careers and employability services, and more.
• Additionally, Murdoch University features the Nexus Theatre, sports science facility, chiropractic clinic, IT innovation hub, Law moot court, libraries, psychology clinic, SimLab, nursing simulation suites, an animal hospital, and working farms.

Murdoch University Courses

Murdoch University offers 344 courses in 5 colleges and 16 schools. Among these 139 are undergraduate courses, 122 are postgraduate courses, 61 are honors, and 16 are research degree courses. Murdoch University is the first and only university in Western Australia to offer majors in crime science, forensic biology & toxicology, and white-collar & corporate crime. Additionally, Murdoch offers a fully accredited clinical chiropractic course.

The course fees cover the cost of your units, but not the cost of textbooks or other materials and equipment required. You may also need to pay for:

• student services and amenities fee
• textbooks
• field trips
• laboratory equipment such as lab coats and safety goggles
• printing and photocopying
• compliance requirements for your course, such as immunizations and police checks.

Murdoch University Top Programs

Programs	Total Fee in INR	Total Annual Fees
Master of Science [M.S], Information Technology	₹ 2141519	AUD 37,950
Master of Science [M.S], Systems Medicine	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Business [M.Bus]	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] (Global)	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Communication [M.Comm]	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Engineering [M.Eng], Cyber Security and Networking	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Science [M.S], Food Security	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Science [M.S], Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Arts [M.A], International Affairs and Security	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850
Master of Science [M.S], Data Science	₹ 2361596	AUD 41,850

Murdoch University Admissions

Murdoch Guild provides all types of help available regarding buses, travel cards, student concessions, and others. The office is open from Monday to Friday 9:30 AM - 2 PM. You can also get second-hand books, stationery items, etc here. As an Indian student, you must apply via an agent to get admission to Murdoch University. The list of agents near your address is available on the official website. You just need to enter your address and the results will show.

PG Admission Requirements

Category	PG Admission Requirements
Application portal	Apply through Agent
Application fee	Varies
Academic requirement	Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Required English proficiency test scores	IELTS - 6.0 | TOEFL iBT- 73 | PTE - 50 | Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - 169
Additional requirements	University degree transcripts | LOR | Resume | Personal statement

UG Admission Requirements

Category	UG Admission Requirements
Application portal	Apply through Agent
Application fee	Varies
Academic requirement	60% in 4 best academic subjects including English(75% for Punjab or Haryana state boards | 65% for other state boards)
Required English proficiency test scores	IELTS - 6.0 | TOEFL iBT- 73 | PTE - 50 | Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - 169
Additional requirements	High school transcript | Resume | Statement of purpose | Any other documents required by the university

Murdoch University Cost of Living

Murdoch University is outside the city which makes the cost of living lower than other parts of Australia. Regional and international Festivals and events are conducted by student groups. To save your food costs, you can try Indian food at Bombay Knights where you will get the best Indian food on and around campus. The estimated living costs are:

Murdoch University Placements

Murdoch University partners with businesses and community organizations to provide suitable placements that meet the academic needs of the students. Depending on the discipline, student work placements may also be referred to as:

• Internships
• Practicums
• Clinical placements.

As per reports, 96.7% of Murdoch undergraduates secured employment after three years of completing their course. The top companies hiring graduates are Rheinmetall, BHP, Capgemini, Deloitte, KPMG, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, AECOM, Boeing, and others. The graduate placement and salary details are:

Murdoch University Scholarships

Murdoch University provides 22 scholarships for international students. Among this most of the Indian students receive the below-mentioned scholarships. You can also look for scholarships provided by the government of Australia.

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Amount
2024 S2 TAFE WA Scholarship	AUD 3,000
2025 International Welcome Scholarship	20% tuition fee reduction
Alumni 10% Fee Tuition Discount	10% tuition fee deduction
Alumni 25% Fee Tuition Discount	25% tuition fee deduction

Murdoch University has been rated 5 stars for its teaching quality, employability, inclusiveness, overall experience, and learning facilities by the QS Stars Assessment, 2024. This reflects Murdoch University's commitment to providing research-based, high-quality education to its students. International students are advised to apply to Murdoch University as early as possible to ease their application process.

FAQs

Ques: Is Murdoch University Australia public or private?

Ans: Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, with campuses also in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and accepted its first undergraduate students in 1975.

Ques: Why should I choose Murdoch University?

Ans: Murdoch has everything you expect of a world-class university: Leading academics, world changing research, excellent facilities and a wide range of courses. Also, the cost of living is lower as compared to other universities.

Ques: What is the Speciality of Murdoch University?

Ans: Since 1974, Murdoch University has been a university of difference. It has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing access to education for people who had previously been excluded.

Ques: What is the acceptance rate for Murdoch University Australia?

Ans: Murdoch University records more than 3000 students from across 100 countries. The acceptance rate of the university is 79%. The student-faculty ratio of the University is 8:5. In Western Australia, Murdoch University has 3 campuses: Perth, Mandurah and Rockingham.

Ques: How many campuses does Murdoch University have?

Ans: Murdoch University spans five campuses across three countries, offering a diverse range of learning environments and opportunities to collaborate.