Murdoch University

About Murdoch University

• Established in 1973, Murdoch University is ranked in the top 90 universities in the world under 50 years of age according to QS World University Rankings rankings.
• Murdoch’s main South Street campus is set amongst a beautiful bush environment and covers nearly 600 acres, it is one of the largest campuses in Australia, yet is only a short train ride to the city and a quick bus ride to Perth’s incredible beaches.
• Murdoch University’s veterinary science program was the first veterinary course in Australia to achieve accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Murdoch University prides itself on its state of the art facilities including the AU$35 million Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IIID) at Murdoch University that is partially funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the cutting edge Media Arts Centre, which boasts facilities such as two digital TV studios, a newsroom, radio studios, video editing suites and recording studios.
• Murdoch University is located in the suburb of Murdoch, just ten miles southwest of Perth’s Central Business District and five miles from the eclectic seaside city of Fremantle, where students enjoy numerous cafés, microbreweries, boutiques and weekend markets.
• Murdoch’s modern campus has a strong community feel, while providing state-of-the-art facilities. The natural bushland setting provides peaceful courtyards that separate the buildings and are beautifully landscaped with native Australian trees and shrubs.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00125J

Location

Murdoch University is a traditional campus, located in the suburb of Murdoch, just ten miles southwest of Perth’s Central Business District. Visit the google map link below to see the campus location.

Courses

ABOUT THE COURSES

Course Levels

• The undergraduate course levels at Murdoch are 100-400. The 400-level courses are very advanced and may be more restricted, Courses at the 500 level are for honors students, and 600-900 are postgraduate.
• In Australia, undergraduate degrees are 3 years instead of 4, so the first-level courses dive right into material specific to that discipline, without too much intro-level context.
• With this in mind, think of 100-level courses as sophomore level, 200-level courses as junior level, and 300- and 400-level courses as senior level. Content in the 300- and 400-level courses will be very advanced, and you must be confident that you have the required background knowledge before taking them.

Credit Transfer

• Students enroll in 3-4 courses per semester, each worth 3 Murdoch credit points. Each course is equivalent to 3-4 US credits (as determined by your home institution).

Prerequisites

• Your eligibility to enroll in courses will be determined by Murdoch faculty based on previous coursework reflected on your college transcript(s). For courses with prerequisites, faculty will determine whether you have taken closely matching prerequisite courses previously.

Popular Courses

• You will find a list of popular courses and courses with excursions on the Murdoch study abroad website.

HOW TO FIND COURSES

1. Visit the Murdoch University Handbook.
2. Select the “Units” tab along the top. At Murdoch, “units” refer to courses, while “courses” refer to degree programs.
3. On the left side, filter by the following:
   1. Unit Level: 100-300 (some 400 level courses are also an option, but many are honors courses and not open to study abroad students)
   2. Location: Murdoch
   3. Teaching Period: If you are studying abroad during Feb-June, select “Semester 1-S1”; If you are studying abroad during July-Nov, select “Semester 2-S2”
   4. Attendance Mode: Face to Face, or Mixed Mode (if needed, you may also take a maximum of one Online course if approved by your home institution)
   5. Year: Select your program year
   6. You may also filter by Owning College or Owning Discipline to browse particular subjects or use the search function at the top of the page to search by keyword.
4. When you click on a subject, review the description, and ensure you meet any prerequisite requirements, restrictions, and enrolment rules.

COMMON FIELDS OF STUDY

Below are some common fields of study at Murdoch University. Use the course codes listed to search for classes in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Murdoch University Handbook.

• Animal Science – ANS
• Biology – BIO
• Business – BUS
• Engineering – ENG
• Environmental Studies – ENV
• Exercise Science – EXS
• Information Technology/Computers – ICT
• Psychology – PSY

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the fields of study at Murdoch University. Please refer to the Murdoch University Handbook for a comprehensive list of course offerings.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

• BIO257: Australian Biodiversity  
  • In this course, students learn how to identify plants and animals and recognize the threats to biological diversity, with a focus on the flora and fauna native to Australia, to better understand the importance of preservation efforts.  
• GAD241: Animation  
  • Students in this course develop the background knowledge and skills required to start creating thoughtful and engaging 3D animated works.  
• ENV278: Nature-based Tourism  
  • This course explores the impacts of nature-based tourism and recreation, and how these can be managed to engage in sustainable tourism and help maintain the natural environment. 

Eligibility

• 2.5 GPA. Students with a 2.0-2.5 are encouraged to apply and may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
• Minimum sophomore standing at a four-year institution at the time of participation.
• Freshmen and/or students attending a two-year institution may be considered on a case by case basis.

Activities / Immersion

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. In addition, if you have a specific interest or hobby, your Perth-based TEAN Resident Director will be able to point you in the right direction. Below are examples of previous activities arranged for students. Note that activities change each semester.

In addition to the TEAN-organized events, to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, our local staff send out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Perth. Ranging from community events to music festivals, we tap you into the local culture right from the start.

TOUR OF PERTH AND FREMANTLE

Get to know your new home with this tour highlighting all the local haunts in Perth and “Freo,” as well as providing historical background to the region.

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL MATCH

While the Australian Rules Football League originated in Victoria, Western Australia was the first state outside of Melbourne to have two teams in the national competition – West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers. We join the vocal locals to cheer on one of these teams against an east coast rival.

LEARN TO SURF

Australians love the beach – being an island nation with beautiful coastlines and 85% of the population living within an hour of a beach, it’s not surprising. Surfing is the favorite pastime of Aussie beachgoers so we introduce you to this sport early on in the semester with a lesson to get you started riding the waves.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications, and from January for Fall applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Your signed program contract and full payment for the program are due by the program deadline. Please note we do have options for using financial aid and enrolling in a payment plan if you cannot make full payment by the payment deadline. You can find more information about funding your program here

spring 2025

Fall 2025

spring 2025

• Tuition and program fees: $13,450
• Housing (on campus): $5,925

fall 2025

• Tuition and program fees: $12,450
• Housing (on campus): $5,175

Spring 2026

• Tuition, Program Fees & Housing: $18,750

*Tuition for 4 courses. Students are permitted to enroll in 3 courses but there is no tuition discount. 

What’s Included

• Full tuition (4 courses) 
• Standard Housing (beginning Spring 2026)
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Five-day Orientation Program with some meals, excursions, accommodations and transportation
• Cultural events scheduled throughout the semester
• Wireless internet access in all housing
• Access to pre-arranged and affordable cell phone packages
• Access to unique and exciting optional excursions in New Zealand or Fiji
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Help with student visa preparation
• Financial aid transfer planning
• Airport pickup and reception in Perth
• Perth Farewell Dinner at conclusion of program
• Host university orientation

What’s Not Included

• International airfare ($1,800)
• Domestic airfare in US ($500)
• Student visa ($1,060)
• Books ($365)
• Meals during the semester ($2,500)
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)
• Travel insurance ($350)
• Travel and personal expenses ($1,500 – 2,500+)

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.

PASSPORT

Students must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the program end date for acceptance.

If you do not currently hold a valid passport, please apply for one immediately as processing times can be very lengthy.

VISA

All students participating in a semester program in Australia (except for Australian passport-holders) are required to obtain a Student Visa prior to departing for Australia.

Students can only apply for their visa after the required documents are received from the host university. Once these documents are received (typically 2-3 months prior to departure), the Program Manager will send students step-by-step visa application instructions. The application is done entirely online, and visas are typically granted within 3 weeks of applying. The cost is $1,600 AUD (approximately $1,060 USD).