Study Abroad & Exchange Fact Sheet 2024/2025
General Information
Full Legal Name
University Address

Murdoch CRICOS CodeVice Chancellor
Website - General
Website - Study Abroad

Murdoch University
90 South Street
Murdoch, 6150
Western Australia00125J
Vice Chancellor Andrew Deeks
www.murdoch.edu.au
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/study-abroad/coming-to-murdoch

Murdoch International - People and Roles
Bridget Kelly, International Relations and Programs Officer•••

studyabroad@murdoch.edu

Primary contact for incoming students (students
studying at Murdoch)
Study Abroad and Exchange Program Liaison(nominations, applications, unit selection,enrolment)
Study Abroad and Exchange Student Support

Serena Baptist, International Relations and Programs
Officer• Primary contact for outgoing students (currentMurdoch students studying abroad)• Study Exchange Program Liaison (nominations,applications, credit arrangements)• Study Abroad and Exchange Student Support

Catherine Loayza Tribeno, Manager International
Relations and Programs• Manager of the team and programs• Partnership lead
• Exchange balance, marketing activities, agreement,
new initiatives• Escalation contact where needed.

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studyabroad@murdoch.edu

studyabroad@murdoch.eduCatherine.loayza@murdoch.edu

Semester Dates 2024

Semester 1Semester 2Orientation

19 February– 23 February

22 July - 26 July

Teaching Period

26 February – 29 March

29 July - 30 August

Break

1 April - 5 April

2 September – 6 September

Teaching Period

8 April – 19 April

9 September – 20 September

Break

22 April – 26 April

23 September – 28 September

Teaching Period

29 April – 1 June

30 September – 2 November

Exam Revision

3 June - 7 June

4 November - 9 November

Assessment Period

08 June - 22 June**

09 November - 23 November**

Estimate results release date

Monday 8 July

Monday 9th December

Semester Dates 2025

Semester 1

Semester 2

Orientation

17 February– 21 February

21 July - 25 July

Teaching Period

24 February – 21 March

28 July - 29 August

Break

24 March – 28 March

1 September – 5 September

Teaching Period

31 March – 18 April

8 September – 26 September

Break

21 April – 26 April

29 September – 3 October

Teaching Period

28 April – 30 May

6 October – 31 October

Exam Revision

2 June - 6 June

3 November - 7 November

Assessment Period

7 June - 21 June**

08 November - 22 November**

Estimate results release datethth

Monday 8th December

Monday 7 July

Students should arrive during the weekend prior to Orientation Week however, students should check their accommodation contract
dates to ensure they will be able to access their accommodation on arrival date.
If a student is living off-campus, it is recommended they arrive 2 to 3 weeks prior to Orientation. There is currently immense pressurein the housing market due to an influx of visitors to Perth post-pandemic. Securing affordable and appropriate accommodation offcampus can take time.
** It is a requirement that students remain in Australia until their final exam. A final exam may be scheduled on the last day of theAssessment Period. For this reason, it is recommended students do not book flights that depart before the Assessment Period ends.

Application and campus information
Exchange balance enquiry
Nominating your Exchange students
Online application
Unit/course selection (handbook)
Unit enrolment and unavailable units

Academic Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements
Nomination Deadline Semester 1 (Spring)
Application Deadline Semester 1 (Spring)
Nomination Deadline Semester 2 (Fall)
Application Deadline Semester 2 (Fall)
Application follow up

Please email studyabroad@murdoch.edu.au
Please email nomination spreadsheet (attached) tostudyabroad@murdoch.edu.au
https://myadmission.murdoch.edu.au/connect/webconnect
http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au
Students will have to meet pre-requisites and enrolment rules for units
they wish to enrol into.
Unavailable Units published in our website under “Unavailable Units”
There is no minimum GPA.
Students must be in good academic standing at their home institution as
per their academic records & have made sound academic progress.
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/international-students/entryrequirements
31 October
30 November
31 March
30 April
Acceptance of offer: accept.international@murdoch.edu.au
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English Language units
Additional needs
VisaWork Rights

Gerald Frank Brown Scholarship

General enquiries/ Application updates:international.admissions@murdoch.edu.au
Free of charge through the Centre for University Teaching and Learning(CUTL) http://our.murdoch.edu.au/CUTL
Psychology Clinic, Equity Office, on campus General Practitioner(GP/doctor) and nurse
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/study
AUD710 (as of September 2023)
As part of your student visa, you will automatically receive working rightfor up to 40 hours per fortnight during the semester, unlimited insemester break
Study Abroad and Exchange students originating from a qualifying
European Union university studying at Murdoch University may be
eligible to apply for a Gerald Frank Brown Scholarship. The scholarships
are offered for each semester of the academic year and are valued at
AUD$2000 each.

Recommended Credit Point Transfer
Murdoch Credit Points
3 Murdoch Credit Points(1 unit/class/course)
9 Murdoch Credit Points(3 units/classes/courses)
12 Murdoch Credit Points(4 units/classes/courses)

European ECTS
7.5

US Credits
422.5

1230

15

Please note: This is only a recommended credit point transfers, it is up to each home institution to make final determination ofcredit transfer point value.

Housing
Murdoch University Village provides on campus accommodation. This should be applied for directly on-line via thewebsite www.murdochuv.com.au. The cost of housing will depend on each student’s room preference. Students
should apply to Murdoch University Village as soon as they receive their Offer Letter from Murdoch to ensure theirpreferred room type and a placement.
In Perth city centre there is also several student housing apartments including Campus Perth and The Boulevard
Useful links to find off campus, independent accommodation include the Murdoch Student Guild Accommodation
Database, www.reiwa.com.au, www.realestate.com.au and Perth.gumtree.com.au
If students prefer to live with an Australian Family off campus, the Australian Homestay Network is Murdoch’s
approved provider.

Cost of Living Estimates (All costs in AUD$ per week) *Item
Rent
Food
Transport to Campus
Electricity and Gas
InternetMobile Phone

On Campus Accommodation$165 - $300
$80 - $150
N/A
Included
Included$15

Share house off campus$165 - $300
$80 - $150
$20 - $45
$35
$10 - $20
$15

Homestay off campus$235 - $325
Included$20 - $45
Included$10 - $20
$15

*Subject to change

Murdoch Promotional Material and Videos
Welcome to Murdoch University, Perth Western Australia https://bit.ly/3dHwP1x
Murdoch University Village Accommodation https://bit.ly/36cESiD
Accommodation Options at Murdoch https://bit.ly/3AulDif
Murdoch University Campus Tour https://bit.ly/3dJrtmm
Welcome to Murdoch’s Perth Campus https://bit.ly/2SO8mAn
Cost of Living in Perth https://bit.ly/3qK190C
Murdoch Northwest Trip https://bit.ly/3wm2Kee
Murdoch’s Study Abroad and Exchange Program Digital Snapshot: https://murdoch-uni.therack.live/studyabroad/snapshot
Liveaboard Oceanography with Professor Jennifer Verduin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOeSKNrcxj0
Tropical Marine Biology Short Course: https://youtu.be/DP9msruwm-I

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