The University first became involved in the provision of overseas education through its Business School in Singapore in 1991 with the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). This was followed shortly thereafter in Malaysia with Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU), KDU Penang, Sibu and Kota Kinabalu.
All of the initial TNE offerings were undergraduate business degree programs. In the early 2000's, Murdoch partnered with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation to offer its degree courses - relationship which ended in 2014. In 2010, a new partnership with Kaplan Singapore began which continues today. Murdoch University also began offering its courses in Dubai in 2008; first with an infrastructure provider called Global and, since January 2019, with Navitas.
Murdoch University’s TNE enterprise has grown from 585 students in 2005 to 5,457 students in 2023.
Message from the Pro Vice Chancellor Transnational Education
Murdoch stands out with the largest enrolment and most extensive course offerings among Australian institutions in Singapore. We attract both local and international students through a portfolio of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the Singaporean and Southeast Asian labour markets.
“Murdoch University has a strong and growing presence in Singapore, renowned for its excellence and impact in the region. With a thriving community of over 25,000 alumni in the city-state—more than half of whom completed their studies in Singapore—Murdoch has become a trusted name in higher education. As one of the few Australian universities officially recognized by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Law, Murdoch stands out with the largest enrolment and most extensive course offerings among Australian institutions in Singapore. We attract both local and international students through a portfolio of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the Singaporean and Southeast Asian labour markets. Our brand new campus (in partnership with Kaplan) is located in the prime district of Singapore opposite the iconic Raffles Hotel and offers ‘stare of the art’ teaching and recreational facilities.
Murdoch Singapore provides a comprehensive range of academic, support, and administrative services tailored to its diverse student and alumni community. Through our employability centre, Murdoch EDGE, we offer career guidance, entrepreneurship support, and industry networking opportunities, equipping students with the skills and connections needed for success. Our commitment to impactful research is reflected in our dedicated facility, the Singapore Centre for Research on Innovation, Productivity, and Technology (SCRIPT), focusing on areas critical to Singapore’s growth and development.
Murdoch University Dubai, established in 2007, is our dynamic branch campus located in the heart of Dubai’s Knowledge Park. One of only three Australian universities offering comprehensive degree programs in the UAE, Murdoch Dubai is rated as a 5 Star institution by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. The campus boasts a vibrant, multicultural student body, attracting individuals from across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian Ocean region. With over 1000 students and faculty members representing 14 different countries, Murdoch Dubai offers a stimulating and diverse learning environment that prepares students for the global workforce.
