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.
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.
If you don’t currently meet our admission requirements, our enabling courses can help you to qualify.
OnTrack Flex
Applications can be made online for Semester 1 and Semester 2. If you’re finishing high school this year and want to include OnTrack Flex on your preferences for Semester 1, you can apply through TISC.
OnTrack Sprint
OnTrack Sprint has one intake per year, with eligible students commencing in early January. Applications are made directly to Murdoch.
Semester 1
Year 12 students graduating in 2023 must apply to Murdoch University through TISC. This includes applications for the Year 12 Early Offer program.
All other applicants can apply for all undergraduate courses (except Veterinary Science) through our online application system. If you're applying for Veterinary Science, you must apply through TISC.
Semester 2
Applications for Semester 2 can be made at any time directly to Murdoch using our online application system.
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.
Applications can be made directly to Murdoch at any time using our online application system.
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 School.
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.
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.
If you don’t currently meet our English or academic admission requirements, we work with many pathway institutions in Perth and Australia to help you qualify for entry into Murdoch University.
To find more information about the courses available to you, or to apply directly to these institutions, see our pathways for international students.
You might be required to apply via an agent for GTE purposes. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
If you are currently living or studying in Australia, you can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
All applicants (except those studying Engineering or Psychology honours) must complete and attach an Honours Application Form with their application.
You might be required to apply via an agent for GTE purposes. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
If you are currently living or studying in Australia, you can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
You might be required to apply via an agent for GTE purposes. You will be advised of this when your application is reviewed.
If you are currently living or studying in Australia, you can choose to apply directly to Murdoch online or through an agent.
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 School.
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.
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 and want to apply to study another course here, please apply through our online portal.
Applying for someone else?
If you're an International Agent, please use the MyAgent Admission portal to submit applications.