From our beginnings as a free-thinking university to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have never lost sight of our purpose.
- #401 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 463 Academic Staff
- 17,261 Students
- 7,077 Students (int'l)
- 10,357 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Humanities (1)
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
About
History
At Murdoch University, we’ve been committed to free-thinking 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.
Education
As a Murdoch student, you’ll have the structure, support and space to forge your own path, so you’ll graduate not just job ready, but life ready. Explore our wide range of courses and find out how to apply to join our global community of free thinkers today.
Research
Our researchers focus on the significant social and scientific challenges of our time, including climate change, environmental sustainability and adaptation, food, water and biosecurity, as well as human and animal health and welfare. Often working with key corporate, academic and government partners, our research is underpinned by a deep understanding of politics, governance and international affairs, helping translate outcomes into impact.
Career
Careers and Employability provides resources and services to support you in your career journey from first to final year and beyond.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
401 100
2022
501
2021
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401 100
2021
501 100
2020
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
561 20
2022
581 -10
2021
571
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
673 23
2022
696 -17
2021
679
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Do you need a place to call home while you study? As a Murdoch University student, you’ll have a range of accommodation options on and off campus.
Be part of a vibrant community of more than 800 students at Murdoch University Village. The village features a wide range of secure apartments as well as recreational facilities, including a beach volleyball court, swimming pool, study lounges and a student lounge.
You can also join the unique Live, Learn and Grow residential life program which will help you adjust to campus life.
Library services
The University Library spans three locations across two campuses. We offer a variety of study spaces and facilities to suit your needs.
Student Life
Campus life
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services.
Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia.
Sports facilities
Murdoch Sports manages sport and recreation for students, staff and the surrounding community as well as the sporting facilities on the Perth campus.
At Murdoch we offer something for everyone, from social activities to elite level competitions.
Student clubs
- AIESEC in Murdoch.
- Bubble Tea Society.
- Climate Action Special Interest Group.
- Co-op Interactive Media Development Club.
- Feline Interest Group.
- Medical Molecular and Forensic Sciences Society.
- Murdoch Agriculture Science Student Association (MASSA)
- Murdoch Badminton Club.
Accreditation
All our programs are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) in Australia and locally authorized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
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