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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
www.murdochuv.com.au
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?