Murdoch University was established in 1973 as a research university. The University is located approximately 20 minutes by car (15 kilometres) from Perth’s city centre and 10 minutes by car (eight kilometres) from the port city of Fremantle. Murdoch University is committed to the pursuit of excellence and has achieved an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. The University takes pride in the fact that it has some of the best qualified academic staff in Australia. With a student population of 12,000, Murdoch is small enough to support excellent staff student relations, yet is large enough to provide state-of-the-art facilities, excellent student services and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Internationally relevant degrees are a feature of the University’s degree programs. Specific areas such as Asian Studies, International Business and Electronic Commerce reflect this international flavour.

Murdoch University provides excellent student services for International students. Among these services are an intensive Orientation program, International Student Liaison Officers who are on call 24 hours a days 7 days a week, social functions, accommodation assistance and access to English language skills and support. Located in Perth, Western Australia, Murdoch University is a multi-award winning institution that has an international reputation for research and teaching and is committed to the pursuit of excellence. Australia ‘s premier veterinary science programme is at Murdoch University . The School houses a Veterinary Farm, Hospital and Emergency Clinic on-campus and is the only one of its kind in Australia. The United Nations has made Murdoch one of only three regional Environmental Technology Centres in the world.