Why study abroad with Murdoch

There are so many reasons to choose Murdoch University for your Study Abroad or Exchange semester!  Here are our Top Ten reasons:

  1. Murdoch is a student-centred university with a national reputation for excellence in teaching, research and student satisfaction, with academic staff who have a commitment and dedication to students.
  2. Being in Western Australia, Murdoch students experience a unique environment allowing you to explore something different compared to others who study in the rest of Australia.
  3. Murdoch’s location is close to both the city and nature; it is just a short train ride to the city centre of Perth and a quick bus ride to the splendour of the beach and the Indian Ocean.
  4. Murdoch is one of five universities in the exciting and rapidly growing city of Perth, in the economically booming state of Western Australia.
  5. It is Murdoch’s belief that study abroad is not just about academic study, it is about the entire experience – exploring a new culture, expanding horizons and growing personally.
  6. At Murdoch, Study Abroad students have the flexibility to choose from subjects in nearly any field, allowing you to build on your home university degree program or try out something completely new.
  7. On the western edge of Australia, Murdoch Study Abroad students have easy access to nearby south-east Asia for study breaks; popular destinations include Bali, Thailand and Cambodia.
  8. Potential to participate in some of Murdoch’s undergraduate research opportunities in areas such as biotechnology, renewable energy, waste treatment, animal health and plant disease control.
  9. Murdoch’s extensive international links with over 65 partners worldwide fosters a mix of international and local Australian students to build a culturally enriched study environment.
  10. Murdoch prides itself on its personal touch as shown by the caring attitudes of staff members who give students the extra support and attention they need to succeed.

Download to find out more about our Study Abroad Program Click here to download our Study Abroad & Exchange Guide (pdf format, size 10MB)