How to Apply to Study at Murdoch University

To apply to Murdoch University, start from the How to apply section of murdoch.edu.au and choose the pathway that matches your study level and applicant type. The site separates Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, Honours, and International entry points, so the correct starting page depends on whether you are applying for your first degree, a postgraduate qualification, a research program, an honours year, or as an international student.

Choose your applicant pathway first

Murdoch's own course pages group its offerings into these levels, and each has its own application route:

The site's main navigation also includes a direct How to apply link ("Ready to apply? Take the first step towards your university journey today"), which is the fastest route to the current steps and forms.

Step-by-step application process

1. Find your course. Use the course search or browse the study areas: Agricultural Science; Allied Health; Business; Creative Media and Communication; Criminology; Education; Engineering and Energy; Environmental and Conservation Sciences; Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; Indigenous Knowledges; Information Technology; Law; Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences; Nursing; Physical Sciences and Mathematics; Psychology; Veterinary Science. Murdoch lists more than 200 courses.
2. Confirm the course level. Check whether the course sits at undergraduate, postgraduate, research or honours level — this determines which application page applies to you.
3. Open the How to apply page for your level. Follow the instructions listed there for documents, deadlines and the application form.
4. Check international requirements if applicable. If you are an international applicant, use the International entry point rather than the domestic pathway.
5. Review scholarships before or alongside applying. Murdoch advertises a "Scholarships for Good" program worth $12,000 across your degree for students making a positive impact outside their studies, plus a range of other scholarships. Checking eligibility early lets you plan your application around relevant deadlines.
6. Submit and track your application. Use the confirmation and next steps provided on the How to apply page for your pathway.

What to verify before you submit

• Entry requirements for your specific course — each course page states its own requirements; don't assume they are the same across study areas.
• English language and document requirements — confirm these on the How to apply page for your applicant type.
• Key dates — application deadlines differ by level and by domestic/international status.
• Scholarship deadlines — the $12,000 Scholarships for Good award and other scholarships may have separate timelines from admission.

Common sticking points

• Using the wrong pathway. Applying through the undergraduate route when you need postgraduate or international entry is the most avoidable delay. Match your level and status first.
• Skipping the course page. Requirements vary by course, so read the individual course entry before starting the form.
• Leaving scholarships until after enrolment. The site presents scholarships as part of the prospective-student journey; review them while preparing your application.

Why applicants choose Murdoch

Murdoch describes itself as the second university established in Perth, Western Australia, and cites a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability from the QS Stars Assessment 2024. It also states it is #1 in WA for social equity and holds a five-star rating for student support (Good Universities Guide 2026), with research rated at world standard or above in 81% of disciplines (Excellence in Research Australia). These points are relevant context if you are comparing institutions, but they do not change the application steps above.

For the exact forms, document checklists and deadlines, use the How to apply link on murdoch.edu.au and select the pathway that matches your situation.