Semester Exchange
Spend a semester or a whole year living and studying overseas, where you will broaden your global outlook, enhance your intercultural awareness, and create lasting professional and personal networks.
With a choice of more than 50 Exchange partner universities in 20 countries across Europe, Asia and North America, you have the opportunity to explore places and countries where you have never been before.
Check your eligibility
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Undergraduate students
You can apply for exchange from your second semester at Murdoch.
To go on exchange you need to have completed one year (24 credit points) of full-time study in your current course. Advanced standing can be taken into account on a case-by-case basis – a previous Academic Transcript may be requested.
You may be eligible for exchange if:
- you are a Murdoch University (Australia) student (domestic or international)
- you have passed all classes the semester before you go on Exchange
- you have a GPA of 2.0 (credit average) – please note that many of our partner universities will only accept a GPA of 2.5 or above. You find your GPA in MyInfo under Course Details > Course & Unit Details > Course Progress Summary
- you will be a good ambassador for Murdoch University and WA.
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Postgraduate students
Unfortunately most of our Exchange Partner universities only accept undergraduate students. In addition, it can be difficult to find suitable units abroad, that you can get credit for. However going on Exchange during a Master's degree is possible, but has its limitation. Contact us to find out more.
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Ineligible students
The following students are not eligible to apply for Exchange:
- Students in Veterinary Science and Nursing (due to the accreditation requirements of their course)
- Australia Award Students
- Open Universities Australia-enrolled students
- Murdoch Dubai and Singapore students.
Where you can study
Where in the world will you study? Tailor your Exchange experience by choosing the country, university and units that suit your needs.
Which countries and cultures interests you? Do you want to study in an English-speaking country? Does a winter experience excite you? Is your preference a big city or a small town? What is your budget? How high is the cost for on- and off-accommodation and living expenses in your desired destination?
Do you prefer a big or small university? What units are offered in English? Are you interested in learning a second language and taking units about the local culture and history? Do you want to study your core units or general electives abroad?
All universities offer a range of units in English so there’s no need to learn a second language. It is common however for students that study in non-English speaking countries to take a local language unit.
We recommend saving your general electives for your time on Exchange, as they provide the most flexibility for where and what you can study.
Browse the units offered by your preferred universities and select those you think could be suitable as credit towards your Murdoch course. You’ll need to be flexible and have multiple units to choose from, as we cannot guarantee enrolment in specific units at your host university. Speak to your academic chair about how units can provide credit towards your Murdoch degree.
Our partner universities are located in the northern hemisphere and their academic year starts in September/October (Fall semester). You can study for a maximum of two semesters on Exchange, unless you are applying for universities in Canada, where Exchange is limited to one semester due to demand.
Exchange partners by country
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Asia
China
Zhejiang University of Media and Communication
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, TechnologyZhejiang University of Technology
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Engineering, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyHong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
GPA: 2.8
Study areas: Global Politics and Policy, International Aid and Development, Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Social & Cultural Studies, Sustainable DevelopmentUniversity of Hong Kong
GPA: 2.5 (Law 3.3)
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyIndia
O.P. Jindal Global University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: LawJapan
Doshisha University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Social and Cultural StudiesHokkaido University
GPA: 3.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesKwansei Gakuin University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Social & Cultural StudiesRikkyo University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Social & Cultural StudiesGakushuin University
Study areas: Asian Studies
Contact: Dr Takeshi MoriyamaKonan University
Study areas: Asian Studies
Contact: Dr Takeshi MoriyamaMukogawa Women's University
Study areas: Asian Studies
Contact: Dr Takeshi MoriyamaStudy areas: Asian Studies
Contact: Dr Takeshi MoriyamaSeikei University
Study areas: Asian Studies
Contact: Dr Takeshi MoriyamaKorea
Konkuk University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Social & Cultural StudiesYonsei University
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TeachingMalaysia
Taylor’s University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Teaching, Technology -
Europe
Austria
BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Science, TechnologySalzburg University of Applied Sciences
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyCroatia
University of Zagreb
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyCzech Republic
Anglo-American University
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Social & Cultural StudiesDenmark
Danish School of Media and Journalism
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Creative Arts & CommunicationRoskilde University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts, Health, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesUniversity of Southern Denmark
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Law, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyFinland
University of Turku
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyGermany
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, TechnologyMunich University of Applied Sciences
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Engineering, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyOstfalia University of Applied Sciences
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: BusinessUniversity of Bochum
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: LawUniversity of Oldenburg
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyIreland
Griffith College
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyUniversity of Limerick
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyNetherlands
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Law, Social & Cultural StudiesSpain
CEU San Pablo University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Law, ScienceSweden
Linnaeus University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyLund University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesMalmo University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Social & Cultural Studies, TeachingUppsala University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TeachingSwitzerland
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Engineering, TechnologyUnited Kingdom
Aberystwyth University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyEdinburgh Napier University
GPA: 2.5
Study Areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyLancaster University
GPA: 2.8
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyNottingham Trent University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesRichmond, the American International University
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Social & Cultural StudiesUniversity of Dundee
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyUniversity of East Anglia
GPA: 3.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyUniversity of Hertfordshire
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Technology -
North America
Canada
Mt Royal University
GPA: 2.8
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologySimon Fraser University
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyUniversity of Victoria
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Creative Arts & Communication, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesUniversity of Waterloo
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Science, Social & Cultural StudiesUnited States of America
Binghamton University
GPA: 2.8
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyNorthern Arizona University
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologySan Diego State University
GPA: 2.5
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyUniversity of New Mexico
GPA: 3.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Teaching, TechnologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GPA: 3.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, TechnologyUniversity of Wisconsin Eau Claire
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Engineering, Health, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, TechnologyUniversity of Wisconsin Whitewater
GPA: 2.0
Study areas: Business, Creative Arts & Communication, Health, Law, Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Teaching, Technology
Ready to go on Exchange?

To anyone still considering going on Exchange: GO! It’s honestly one of the best, if not the best, experiences. Jasmine – Exchange to the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong