Now’s the perfect time to begin a voyage of discovery.

At Murdoch University we believe everyone has something they want to discover.  It might be a new species, or a new vaccine. Or you might simply discover a talent for something you never knew you had that could lead to an extraordinary career. It’s just a matter of time.

Murdoch is a place where free thinking is welcomed and encouraged. A university that takes a genuine interest in its students and wants you to succeed. We have a well-deserved reputation for good teaching, exciting research and satisfied students.

In an independent, national survey of Australia's public universities, graduates ranked us amongst the very best for overall student satisfaction (Good Universities Guide 2009), and have done for 13 out of the last 14 years!

Going back to study

Choosing to study is a big step and we understand that you might have a few concerns to work out before you commit to study. Maybe you're not sure if you'll fit in at uni, maybe you're not sure if you can afford to study, maybe you don't think you have the time – find out how we can help you overcome your hesitations!

Listed below are some common worries students have before they make the final decision to study and how Murdoch can help you:

If you’re worried about the cost of studying at uni, you’ll be glad to hear that you don’t need to pay loads of cash up-front. Find out more about HECS-HELP and other ways we can help to make uni more affordable!

Our flexible degree means you can fit your study around your work and family commitments! With part-time, full-time, internal and external study options, we have a range of course structures to suit your needs.
Don’t worry if you haven’t studied for a while – even if the last time you studied was at high school. Our foundation units and range of support services including counselling and free courses at our Teaching & Learning Centre will help you adjust to life as a uni student!
We're the only university to achieve a 5-star rating for graduate satisfaction for 13 out of the last 14 years (Good Universities Guide 2009).We also have more options for double majors and one of the lowest 1st year drop-out rates compared to other WA universities.