Murdoch UniversityPerth, Western Australia

www.murdoch.edu.au

2013

Where is Murdoch?

Murdoch University

• The largest state of Australia (30% of the Australian country)

• Population of approximate 2.2 million

• More hours of sunshine then any other Australian City.

• Perfect gateway to Asia: Bali just 3hrs, Singapore just 4.5 hrs (also close to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia,)

-> Combine your stay in Australia with a trip to Asia

• Various Climates: Tropical north, (semi) arid west, Mediterranean south

AboutWestern Australia

• Capital of Western Australia, 15 minutes by train from Murdoch

• In 2013 Perth ranked 9th by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey

• Population of approximate 1.8 million.

• More hours of sunshine then any other Australian City.

• Various Climates: Tropical north, (semi) arid west, Mediterranean south

• Over 50kms of white sandy beaches within easy access of public transport: Great for swimming, surfing, diving, windsurfing, kite surfing or just exploring

About Perth

Cottesloe Beach, Perth

The Kimberleys, Broome

Valley of the Giants, Denmark

Wave Rock, Hyden

• Established as a research university in 1973 and was Western Australia’s 2nd university

• Ranked one of the world’s top 350universities & top 100 under 50 years.

(Times Higher Education 2012/2013)

• 19,000 Students 2,600 international students From approximately 100 different countries.

• Largest campus in Australia by area (227 hectares)

• Named after Sir Walter Murdoch, famous Australian Historian and essayist

About Murdoch

South Street Campus

Study Areas

School of Engineering & IT

• Engineering

• Information Technology

• Mathematics & Statics

• Physics & Energy

School of Management &

Governance

• Management

• Governance

• Sir Walter Murdoch School (of Public Policy & International Affairs

School of Arts

• Media, Communications & Culture

• Social Sciences & Humanities

School of Health Professionals

• Chiropractic

• Counselling

• Nursing & Midwifery

School of Psychology &

Exercise Science

• Psychology

• Exercise Sciences

School of Education

• Education

School of Law

• Law

School of Veterinary & Life

Science

•College of Veterinary Science

•Agriculture & Fisheries Sciences

•Environmental & Conservation Sciences

•Molecular & Biomedical Sciences

•Chemical & Analytical Sciences

Study Areas

North West Trip

• 10 day trip run during Study Breaks

• Unique in Australia!!

• Trip through WA: remote outback, coral reef and beach experience:o Karijini National Parko Ningaloo Reefo Monkey Mia & Shark Bay

• Organised by Murdoch International with a dedicated eco-tour company

• All meals and accommodation included

• Cost for 2013: AUD$855 (includes food and accommodation)

● Surf & Sand boarding Day Trip (students get to learn to surf & sand board)

● Social Gatherings On-Campus (regular meet-ups on campus, group meals, bbq’s etc)

● Caversham Nature & Wildlife Park (opportunity to hold a koala & pat a kangaroo)

● Australian Movie Nights (once a month screening of Australia’s most famous movies)

● Aussie Rules Footy Game (students get to take in our ‘national sport’)

● Three Day Tour of the Western Australian’s Great South West: Wineries, Whale Watching, Valley of the Giants

● Swan River Cruise (Farewell four hour cruise up the majestic Swan River, taking in splendid vies of Perth city skyline)

Social Program

On Campus

• 1, 2, 5 or 8 bedrooms per flat apartments to suit all budgets

• Approximately 60% international students

• Student life program designed to help residents meet new people, achieve academically and develop essential life skills. Events such as BBQ’s, themed parties, sports, competitions and student support.

• Lounge & Study area with satellite TV, Seminar rooms, Recreation centre, Swimming pool and other sporting facilities such as beach volleyball and basketball courts.

• 24 hour staff presence and night time patrols

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Off Campus

• Homestay

• Shared accommodation

Accommodation

Accommodation

• Excellent Support Services: Dedicated International Student Support Team, comprehensive Orientation week.

• Great Student Life: Sports & Recreation, Clubs, Societies, Volunteer opportunities.

• Great Part-time work opportunities.

• Gateway to Asia

• True ‘Aussie’ experience: Beach, outback, nature all on your doorstep.

Why Murdoch? Why Perth?