Murdoch University is a public university located in Perth, with campuses also in Singapore and Dubai. Murdoch was established in 1973 and named in honour of esteemed author, philosopher and academic Sir Walter Murdoch. Murdoch is a member of the Innovative Research Universities.

Colleges

Murdoch’s two-College academic model encourages effective use of resources to achieve their research, teaching and learning and engagement objectives.

College of Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences

• Business
• IT, Media and Communications
• Law and Criminology
• Social Sciences and Arts

College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education

• Agricultural Sciences
• Maths, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics
• Education
• Engineering and Energy
• Environmental and Conservation Sciences
• Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Nursing
• Psychology, Exercise Science, Chiropractic and Counselling
• Veterinary Medicine

Campuses

Perth

The Perth campus is where the Murdoch experience first began. Set amongst native bushland just 15kms from the CBD, Murdoch’s largest campus was built on the foundations of free-thinking and curiosity to deliver a unique learning environment.

Located on over 22 hectares, it’s one of Australia’s largest campuses so you can find everything you’d expect of a world-class university, along with a few extras.

Bush Court is the heart of the campus, connecting the original buildings with modern, innovative facilities. From here, you can easily access:

• The Student Centre
• Geoffrey Bolton Library, which is also home to the Launchpad
• Bookshop
• Student Hub, which includes a range of food options, IGA X-Press and courtyards
• Pop-up food trucks
• Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre
• Nexus Theatre
• The Tavern
• Murdoch Sports and Recreation Centre

Mandurah

Specialising in health courses, including Nursing and postgraduate Counselling – Creative Arts Therapies.

You can access all the facilities the Perth campus provides, as well as the facilities specific to Mandurah campus.

Rockingham

If your goal is to study at university but you don’t qualify for direct entry, the Rockingham campus is the first step on your journey. You will be supported to build your academic skills and connect with other students as you explore new ways of thinking.