Are you looking to start your international study journey at Murdoch? Here's how to take the first steps towards studying in Perth as an international student.

Step 1: Pick your course

Murdoch has over 250 undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses available, spanning business and law, creative arts and communication, engineering, health, science, social and cultural studies, teaching, and technology.

Explore our study areas to find the perfect course for you.

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Entry requirements vary by course and include things like your education qualifications, such as year 12 completion or a prior university degree, and English competency requirements.

The minimum English entry requirement to study any course at Murdoch University is an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0. Please note that some courses, like nursing or veterinary science, require a higher English competency score.

To find out your exact entry requirements, including the qualifications you’ll need from your home country, simply check your chosen course page.

Step 3: Apply

Depending on your home country, you can apply either online or through an agent.

If you're applying through an agent, you can find a list of all Murdoch's registered international agents here. There are many benefits of applying through an agent, including expert guidance through the application process in your first language, knowledge of exactly what documentation you need to provide, and assistance with your student VISA application.

If you're able to apply online, you can choose to apply directly through the Murdoch website, which will create a unique application ID login for the My Admission page. Keep your ID and password handy, as you can stop and start the application process at any time.

Find out if you need to apply through agent.

Step 4: Email confirmation

It's time to submit your application! Make sure you take the time to review all your information is correct. Once you've submitted, you'll receive an email to confirm your application.

While you wait to hear from us, you can visit our Making the move to Murdoch and Perth series to learn more about becoming an international student and settling in to Perth.

Step 5: Letter of offer

If your application is successful, you’ll either receive a letter of offer where you can proceed to accept or a conditional letter of offer where you will need to provide more documents to meet the conditions. If you're unsuccessful, we may be able to provide an alternative study option and will email you with the alternative course or pathways.