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Murdoch University
When Murdoch was founded in 1975, we had 510 students and were the acknowledged choice of ‘free-thinkers’. Today, we are a lot bigger – and it’s the direct result of that same freethinking choice made by more than 22,000 current students.
Quintessentially Australian with far-reaching influence, our main campus is one of the largest in Australia and our growing international footprint is supported by campuses in Singapore and Dubai.
Murdoch graduates are sought after by business and industry as a result of the high-quality teaching, leading-edge research and relevant real-world learning, which combine to shape the holistic Murdoch student experience and create distinctive competitive advantage.
Our free thinking ethos resonates in our genuinely flexible approach to learning – as one of our students, you are supported to choose your own way, make your own mark and shape your own future – to explore, discover and benefit from more pathways than ever to quality education.
When Murdoch was founded in 1975, we had 510 students and were the acknowledged choice of ‘free-thinkers’. Today, we are a lot bigger – and it’s the direct result of that same freethinking choice made by more than 22,000 current students.
Quintessentially Australian with far-reaching influence, our main campus is one of the largest in Australia and our growing international footprint is supported by campuses in Singapore and Dubai.
Murdoch graduates are sought after by business and industry as a result of the high-quality teaching, leading-edge research and relevant real-world learning, which combine to shape the holistic Murdoch student experience and create distinctive competitive advantage.
Our free thinking ethos resonates in our genuinely flexible approach to learning – as one of our students, you are supported to choose your own way, make your own mark and shape your own future – to explore, discover and benefit from more pathways than ever to quality education.
University highlights
Murdoch University is one of the top Public universities in Murdoch, Australia. It is ranked #581-590 in QS Global World Rankings 2022.
History[edit]
In 1962, the Government of Western Australia earmarked an area of land in Bull Creek to be the site of a future, second state university. Integral to the planning of the creation of Western Australias second university was the planning for the School of Veterinary Science, which was to be the first professional faculty of the new university.[7]
It was decided that the new university would be named after Sir Walter Murdoch, a prominent local author, philosopher, and an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia. When asked if he minded a new university in Western Australia being named in his honour, he was quoted as saying, “No, but it had better be a good one.”[7]
Murdoch University was formally constituted on 25 July 1973. It was opened with an inauguration ceremony on 17 September 1974. This date was chosen as it was Sir Walter Murdochs 100th birthday. The Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, attended the ceremony as the guest of honour. Lectures began in 1975, with 510 students initially enrolled for undergraduate programs.[7]
At the time, the young university was notable for its admissions policy of taking into consideration eligibility factors other than the school leaving exam results of students. Other universities later came to adopt this more holistic perspective of student eligibility for entrance into university education.[7]
Since 2015, Murdoch University has become more teaching focused. In late 2018, the University faced scandal subsequent to an enrolment surge of international students, many said to be “lacking English language and computing skills”. In 2019, a Four Corners investigation by the ABC found further denigration of standards with allegations of foreign students being recruited as “cash cows”.[8]
In May 2021, the University unveiled a new brand, replacing the traditional banksia logo with a simplified “MU” logo intended to be “modern and future-focused”,[9] as well as signifying the Universitys commitment to being a “progressive”, “free thinking” university.[10]
Campuses[edit]
Murdoch University has three Australian campuses: South Street Campus, Rockingham Campus, and Mandurah Campus.
About Murdoch University
Murdoch University is resolutely focused on two core goals: to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought-after by employers; and to provide transformative solutions to complex world challenges through outstanding translational research and innovative practice.
With more than 25,000 students and 1,700 staff from over 100 different countries, we are proud of the impact that our graduates, life-changing research, and innovative campuses and industry developments have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.
Murdoch provides everything you would expect from a world-class university, from leading academics and research, to exceptional facilities and learning opportunities. This is why we’re in the top 100 young universities in the world.
Our Research Institutes
Murdoch University is a member of the Innovative Research Universities group of Australia, a network of comprehensive universities conducting research of national and international standing.
Our research on the nexus between human, animal and environmental health is providing a roadmap for addressing complex and unique global challenges with institutes dedicated to each of these areas.
Health Futures Institute
As global populations increase and age, and the climate changes, a holistic focus on the interface between human, animal and environmental health is needed.
The Health Futures Institute, located next to one of the most technologically advanced private and publicly-funded hospital precincts in the southern hemisphere, provides a unique research space to deliver this.
The Institute focuses on clearly defined health-related research areas and pursues those in partnership with local healthcare providers, community groups and international collaborators.
Food Futures Institute
Food security is one of the primary challenges of our generation. As one of the most agriculturally-focused universities in Australia, scientists and policy experts at the Food Futures Institute are working to improve the accessibility and availability of sufficient, safe, sustainably-produced and nutritious food.
The Institute leads research on the sustainable use of the world’s limited land and water resources to produce food, addressing challenges across the full value chain of primary food production.
Researchers are focused on improving the quality and yield of agricultural products by applying innovative science with sound ecological principles, which are economically viable, humane and meet the highest ethical standards.
Harry Butler Institute
Harry Butler was a pioneer who engineered a means for business and biodiversity to co-exist through effective biosecurity and environmental management. He achieved this through decades of service to Western Australia’s natural environment – and through the Harry Butler Institute, we continue his work in this field.
As experts in sustainable development, the Institute enables industry to deliver maximum economic value to the community, while simultaneously safeguarding the environment.
The breadth of research programs, ranging from aquatic biology and ecology to biosecurity and climate change adaptation, ensure the continuation of Harry Butler’s outstanding environmental outcomes, based on excellence in both scientific research and industry practice.
Our Colleges
Our more than 80,000 graduates, from around the world, have influenced free thinking on a global scale. We have been and continue to be a creative force for current and future generations.
In this pursuit, we have developed an academic model built around two Colleges, designed to foster cross-disciplinary academic exchange. This model leads our teaching and learning programs and provides flexibility for students who wish to study across different disciplines.
College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences
We believe in teaching our students critical thinking skills. As such we model, in all aspects of our work, a flexible, free thinking environment where creativity and innovation work together.
The College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences groups together fields with similar aims and interests to foster collaboration and cross-discipline activity. These fields include Creative Media, Arts and Design, Business, Global Studies, Law and Criminology,
College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education
The College brings together world-renowned researchers and future innovators to unlock solutions to challenges impacting our food, health and sustainability. Our unique combination of disciplines and collaborative working practices is aimed at translating theory into action.
The College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education covers the fields of Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, Education, Engineering and Energy, Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Information Technology, Maths and Statistics, Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Exercise Science, Counselling and Chiropractic, and Veterinary Medicine.
Our main Murdoch campus was opened in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, in 1975. Boasting a vast expanse of natural bushland teeming with unique wildlife, the 2.27 square kilometre campus is Australia’s largest and fosters a deep connection with nature.
We also have a presence in the Perth central business district. Our city presence offers executive education and professional development opportunities. The space includes a range of coworking spaces that are available to stuff, alumni and industry to connect and collaborate.
Murdoch University also has established Australian campuses in Mandurah and Rockingham, and offshore campuses in Singapore, Dubai and Myanmar, all focused on equipping graduates with a world-class education and “real world” experiences.
University Overview
Established in 1975, Murdoch University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Murdoch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Rockingham, Mandurah, Dubai, Singapore. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Murdoch University (Murdoch) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Murdoch University (Murdoch) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Murdoch also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Murdoch University |
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| Acronym | Murdoch |
| Founded | 1975 |
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University Location
| Address | 90 South Street Murdoch 6150 Western Australia Australia |
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| Tel | +61 (0)8 9360 6000 |
| Fax | +61 (0)8 9310 6847 |
| Other locations | Rockingham, Mandurah, Dubai, Singapore |
Study Areas and Degree Levels
Pre-Bachelor degrees It includes undergraduate certificates, diplomas, foundation or associate degrees that usually take less than 2 years to complete
Bachelor degrees It includes undergraduate bachelor degrees that usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete
Master degrees It includes postgraduate master degrees that usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete
Doctoral degree It includes postgraduate doctorate degrees that usually take over 4 years to complete
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| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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| Local students | Not reported | Not reported |
| International students | Not reported | Not reported |
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students past academic record and grades |
| Admission Rate | Not reported |
| Admission Office | 90 South Street Murdoch 6150 (08) 9630 6000 |
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 |
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| Academic Staff | 2,000-2,499 |
| Control Type | Public |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
Facilities and Services
| Library | Yes |
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| Housing | Yes |
| Sport Facilities | Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Yes |
| Career Services | Yes |
| Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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