Murdoch University

Australia

About Murdoch

Established in 1975, Murdoch University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. For over 40 years, Murdoch has nurtured free thinkers, defining its own path to success and building a global family of connected influencers.

The university currently has more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff, and students are enrolled in over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a range of disciplines including Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Science. The university adopts a flexible approach to learning, to help students juggle their academic work around lifestyle commitments.

Murdoch encourages a philosophy of ‘free thinking’ and work-related experience alongside academic study. It also prides itself on being one of the country’s leading research institutions with a growing number of industry partnerships to its name.

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Year Founded
1973
Student Population
16391
Staff Population
493
Male to Female Ratio
41 : 59
International Students
40.%
Social
Accreditations
Strengths
Veterinary Science
ARWU, Veterinary Science
3rd
Agriculture & Forestry
ARWU, Agricultural Science
6th
Biological Science
USNews, Microbiology
6th
Marine Science
USNews, Marine and Freshwater Biology
7th
Computer Science
ARWU, Computer Science and Engineering
22nd
Criminology
Times, Social Science
22nd
Geography
Times, Social Science
22nd
History
Times, Social Science
22nd
Media & Communications
Times, Social Science
22nd
Nursing & Health Science
Times, Clinical and Health
22nd
Politics
Times, Social Science
22nd
Social Work & Policy
Times, Social Science
22nd
Sociology
Times, Social Science
22nd
Chemistry
Times, Physical Science
24th
Environmental Science
Times, Physical Science
24th
Hospitality & Tourism
ARWU, Hospitality and Tourism Management
24th
Mathematics
Times, Physical Science
24th
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Notable alumni

Barathan Pasupathi CEO, Jetstar
Barathan was a founding senior executive of Jetstar Asia in his role as CFO, and later becase the CEO of the company. He is also an active supporter of community work and served as Treasurer for the Singapore Children's Cancer Foundation and as Vice Chairman for Camp Rainbow. Barathan completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Murdoch University in 1993.

Chen Siqing President, Bank of China
Chen Siqing is the President of the Bank of China, having been working in the bank for 26 years. He graduated with an MBA degree at Murdoch in 1999.
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