Apply to Murdoch
The path you take when you apply to Murdoch will vary depending on who you are and what you want to study. Find out how to apply for an undergraduate, honours or postgraduate course at Murdoch, as well as research degrees and individual units.
Applications for Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2021 are now open.
Applying for the first time?
Domestic students
You're considered a domestic student at Murdoch if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa.-
Enabling courses
If you don’t currently meet our admission requirements, our enabling courses can help you to qualify.
OnTrack
Applications can be made online for Semester 1 and Semester 2. If you’re finishing high school this year and want to include OnTrack on your preferences for Semester 1, you can apply through TISC once applications open.
OnTrack Sprint
You can apply online directly to Murdoch to start studying in Semester 1.
FlexiTrack
FlexiTrack has several intakes each year so you can apply online directly to Murdoch.
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Undergraduate courses
Semester 1
You can apply for all undergraduate courses except Veterinary Science through our online application system. This includes applications for the Year 12 Uni Entry Safety Net.
Murdoch does not accept direct applications for Veterinary Science. If you want to study this course, you'll need to apply through TISC before 11pm on Monday 14 December 2020.Semester 2
Applications for Semester 2 can be made at any time directly to Murdoch using our online application system.
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Honours courses
You can apply for honours at Murdoch using our online application system. All applicants (except those studying Engineering or Psychology honours) will also need to complete and attach an Honours Application Form.
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Postgraduate courses
Applications can be made directly to Murdoch at any time using our online application system.
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Research courses
If you’ve chosen your topic, found a supervisor and written your proposal, you can apply for postgraduate research at any time during the year to the Graduate Research Office.
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Individual units
To study individual units at Murdoch rather than a full course, you can apply directly using our online application system.
If you're currently studying at another Australian institution you will also need to submit a Cross Enrolment Application Form with your application, otherwise please complete a Non Award Application Form.
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Study Abroad and Exchange
At Murdoch, you can apply to study overseas on Exchange as part of your degree.
If you're interested in a later exchange or a short-term or internship program, please refer to Travel while you learn.
International students
You're an international student if you hold or are applying for a Student, Diplomatic, Bridging, Temporary or Provisional Resident visa, or are a permanent resident of New Zealand.-
Enabling courses
If you don’t currently meet our admission requirements, Murdoch Institute of Technology provide a range of courses to help you qualify for entry into Murdoch University.
Murdoch Institute of Technology
Apply directly to Murdoch Institute of Technology for their range of courses.
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Undergraduate courses
If you are a citizen of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Turkey, Vietnam or Zimbabwe (unless you are residing in Australia) you must apply through an agent.
Please note citizens of countries not listed here may also be required to apply through an agent. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
Applicants from other countries, or from the countries listed above who are currently living or studying in Australia, can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
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Honours courses
All applicants (except those studying Engineering or Psychology honours) must complete and attach an Honours Application Form with their application.
If you are a citizen of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Turkey, Vietnam or Zimbabwe (unless you are residing in Australia) you must apply through an agent.
Please note citizens of countries not listed here may also be required to apply through an agent. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
Applicants from other countries, or from the countries listed above who are currently living or studying in Australia, can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
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Postgraduate courses
If you are a citizen of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Turkey, Vietnam or Zimbabwe (unless you are residing in Australia) you must apply through an agent.
Please note citizens of countries not listed here may also be required to apply through an agent. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
Applicants from other countries, or from the countries listed above who are currently living or studying in Australia, can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
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Research courses
If you’ve chosen your topic, found a supervisor and written your proposal, you can apply for postgraduate research at any time during the year to the Graduate Research Office.
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Individual units
To study individual units at Murdoch rather than a full course, you can apply directly using our online application system.
If you're currently studying at another Australian institution you will also need to submit a Cross Enrolment Application Form with your application, otherwise please complete a Non Award Application Form.
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Study Abroad and Exchange
If you’d like to come to Perth to study at Murdoch for one or two semesters or participate in one of our Intensive Short Courses, you can apply for our Study Abroad and Exchange program.
Studied at Murdoch before?
If you are about to graduate or have already graduated from Murdoch University and want to apply to study another course at Murdoch, please apply through our online portal MyAdmission.
Applying for someone else?
If you're an International Agent please use the MyAgent Admission portal to submit applications.
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