Murdoch University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #681 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #27 of 40 | In Australia |
| #36 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 22,475
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- murdoch.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* Murdoch University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Demonstrated merit and evidence of suitability for a university education. Western Australian school leavers must demonstrate competence in English or English literature and obtain a sufficiently high Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) score. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December (Semesters: February - June; August-November. Trimesters: January-April; May-August; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 22,475 |
| Full time employee | 1,641 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Murdoch University is a world-class research university with 26,340 scientific papers published and 608,548 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, and Genetics.
Murdoch University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 221 | 984 |
| 1992 | 196 | 995 |
| 1993 | 245 | 1331 |
| 1994 | 260 | 1295 |
| 1995 | 228 | 1522 |
| 1996 | 284 | 1683 |
| 1997 | 320 | 2150 |
| 1998 | 278 | 2221 |
| 1999 | 327 | 2569 |
| 2000 | 374 | 2932 |
| 2001 | 409 | 3510 |
| 2002 | 427 | 4185 |
| 2003 | 477 | 5606 |
| 2004 | 456 | 5925 |
| 2005 | 505 | 6964 |
| 2006 | 514 | 8444 |
| 2007 | 511 | 9875 |
| 2008 | 562 | 11207 |
| 2009 | 737 | 12607 |
| 2010 | 658 | 14490 |
| 2011 | 748 | 16869 |
| 2012 | 763 | 19213 |
| 2013 | 875 | 21987 |
| 2014 | 981 | 23851 |
| 2015 | 1088 | 26170 |
| 2016 | 1264 | 27556 |
| 2017 | 1385 | 30328 |
| 2018 | 1396 | 34946 |
| 2019 | 1488 | 42494 |
| 2020 | 1572 | 50799 |
| 2021 | 1658 | 61531 |
| 2022 | 1642 | 66289 |
| 2023 | 1622 | 68554 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Murdoch University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor Degree | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Chiropractic, Communication Studies, Criminology, Data Processing, Engineering, Environmental Management, Food Science, Health Education, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Media Studies, Nursing, Physical Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Small Business, Sports, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Criminology, Law, Media Studies, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sports |
| Graduate Certificate/Diploma | Adult Education, Art Therapy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Business Computing, Computer Networks, Criminology, Education, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Management, Metallurgical Engineering, Plant and Crop Protection, Public Administration, Vocational Education |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Art Therapy, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Criminology, Development Studies, Education, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Leadership, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sports |
| Doctoral Degree | Arts and Humanities, Clinical Psychology, Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Veterinary Science |
Murdoch University alumni
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Adam Bandt
- Occupations
- barristerpolitician
- Biography
-
Adam Paul Bandt is an Australian politician and former industrial lawyer who is the leader of the Australian Greens and federal MP for Melbourne. Previously, he served as co-deputy leader of the Greens from 2012 to 2015 and 2017 to 2020. He was elected leader following the resignation of Richard Di Natale in February 2020.
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Walden Bello
- Enrolled in Murdoch University
- Graduated with honorary doctorate
- Occupations
- political economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Walden Flores Bello is a Filipino academic who served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He is an international adjunct professor at Binghamton University, professor of sociology and public administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and executive director of regional policy think-tank Focus on the Global South. Bello is also the founder and chairperson of the left-wing alliance Laban ng Masa. (lit. Fight of the Masses)
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Basil Zempilas
- Occupations
- sports commentatorAustralian rules football player
- Biography
-
Basil Anthony Zempilas is an Australian television and radio presenter, sports commentator and politician based in Perth, Western Australia. Zempilas presented sport until 2022 on Seven News Perth, Monday to Thursday and from January 2014 until 11 December 2020 co-hosted Perth radio station 6PR's breakfast program with Steve Mills. He is also a member of the Seven Network's AFL football commentary team. Zempilas has commentated on the Olympics and several other major sporting events, was formerly with radio station 92.9 in Perth and has previously been a co-host of Weekend Sunrise. In 2020, Zempilas was elected Lord Mayor of Perth.
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Madison de Rozario
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Madison de Rozario, is an Australian Paralympic athlete and wheelchair racer who specialises in middle and long-distance events. She competed at the 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals, three silver and a bronze. She has also won ten medals (three gold, three silver and four bronze) at the World Para Athletics Championships and four gold at the Commonwealth Games. De Rozario holds the world record in the Women's 800m T53 and formerly in the Women's 1500m T53/54.
Murdoch University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts, Business, Law and Social Sciences | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Communication Studies, Criminology, Development Studies, Health Administration, Human Resources, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Management, Media Studies, Philosophy, Public Administration, Public Relations, Small Business, Social Sciences, Social Work, Writing |
|---|---|
| College : Science, Health, Engineering and Education | Adult Education, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Art Therapy, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Chiropractic, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Education, Educational Administration, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Food Science, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Administration, Health Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Technology, International and Comparative Education, Mathematics Education, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physical Education, Plant and Crop Protection, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Sports, Toxicology, Vocational Education |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Commercial Law, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Finance, Health Administration, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Small Business |
| School : Law | Criminology, Law, Psychology |
| School : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | Murdoch |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
Location and contacts
| Address | 90 South Street Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |