Murdoch University

University Overview

QS World University Ranking

 

#436

 

Number of international students

 

14950

 

Number of Courses

 

409

 

Campuses

Regional campuses: Perth, Rockingham, Mandurah Overseas campuses: Singapore, Dubai, Myanmar 

Start Dates 

February, July

Popular Programs

Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Media and Communication, Criminology

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth's suburbs. It belongs to the Australian Alliance of Innovative Research Universities (Innovative Research Universities). 87% of its scientific research fields are on or above world-class levels (Excellence in Research for Australia 2015). The school's name honors Sir Walter Murdoch, an outstanding Australian writer and scholar.

On the main campus, there is a University Village, a big student community complete with dormitories and stores that makes student living much more comfortable. Providing high-quality teachers, about 70% of the school's teachers hold doctorates, compared to the 50% average at comparable Australian institutions. Murdoch University's main campus includes University Village, a big student community. More than 530 students from various nationalities and backgrounds reside in the neighborhood. The student village is located on the university's main campus, about 4 minutes from the library.

The institution provides a variety of specialties, the most well-known of which are veterinary medicine, chiropractic, nursing, and business. Murdoch University's veterinary department is particularly well-known, and it is accredited by veterinary groups in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. 

In 2018, Murdoch University was recognized as producing the most employable graduates of all Australian universities after 3 years of graduating from their courses. ^{[18] [19]} In 2019, the university ranked third in overall student satisfaction among all public universities in Western Australia . Murdoch University is placed 89th in the 2020 THE World Young University Rankings, as well as in the top 500 universities in THE World University Rankings. Murdoch University also achieved five-star ratings in the "2020 Good Universities Guide" for overall experience, student help, teaching quality, and the teacher-student ratio (1:16).

• Veterinary Science: Murdoch's veterinary science program is highly acclaimed, providing comprehensive training, state-of-the-art facilities, and extensive hands-on experience with animals.

• Nursing : The nursing programs at Murdoch are well-respected, offering robust clinical placements and a curriculum designed to prepare students for various roles in healthcare.

• Environmental Science : Murdoch is known for its strong emphasis on sustainability and conservation, with programs that offer fieldwork and research opportunities in environmental science and management.

• Media and Communication : Murdoch offers popular programs in media, journalism, and communication studies, focusing on practical skills and industry connections.

• Criminology : Murdoch's criminology programs are well-regarded, covering topics such as criminal behavior, law enforcement, and justice, and providing students with opportunities for practical experience and research.