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Murdoch University

🇦🇺 Australia / Western Australia / Perth
Public Est. 1975

About

When Murdoch was founded in 1975, we had 510 students and were the acknowledged choice of ‘free-thinkers’. Today, we are a lot bigger - and it’s the direct result of that same freethinking choice made by more than 22,000 current students.

Quintessentially Australian with far-reaching influence, our main campus is one of the largest in Australia and our growing international footprint is supported...

When Murdoch was founded in 1975, we had 510 students and were the acknowledged choice of ‘free-thinkers’. Today, we are a lot bigger - and it’s the direct result of that same freethinking choice made by more than 22,000 current students.

Quintessentially Australian with far-reaching influence, our main campus is one of the largest in Australia and our growing international footprint is supported by campuses in Singapore and Dubai.

Murdoch graduates are sought after by business and industry as a result of the high-quality teaching, leading-edge research and relevant real-world learning, which combine to shape the holistic Murdoch student experience and create distinctive competitive advantage.

Our free thinking ethos resonates in our genuinely flexible approach to learning – as one of our students, you are supported to choose your own way, make your own mark and shape your own future – to explore, discover and benefit from more pathways than ever to quality education.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems

THE #401–500 (2026)
QS #423 (2026)

Ranked in 38 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# =423
311
36.1
2026
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 401–500
46.2
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
# 501-600
2025
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =510
24
52.1
2026

Key Facts

Students
15,815
Student-Staff Ratio
29.1 : 1
Int'l Students
53%
Female : Male
62 : 38

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
ARWU ARWU
US News US News
1 101 201 301 401 501 601 701 800 2004 2005 2006 2007 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Rank
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Score:

Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
37
Veterinary Science
Top 50
51-75
Biotechnology
Top 100
58
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Top 100
76-100
Ecology
Top 100
=102
Plant and Animal Science
Top 200
151-200
Oceanography
Top 200
151-200
Agricultural Sciences
Top 200
151-200
Agriculture & Forestry
Top 200
161
Ecology
Top 200
201–250
Life Sciences
201-300
Environmental Sciences
201-300
Biological Sciences
201-300
Human Biological Sciences
201-300
201-300

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

QS

7 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Veterinary Science 37 81.0 2026
Agriculture & Forestry 151-200 - 2026
Education & Training 251-300 - 2026
Environmental Sciences 401-450 - 2026
Social Sciences & Management 451-500 - 2020
Biological Sciences 451-500 - 2026
Life Sciences & Medicine 501-550 - 2026

ARWU

19 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Biotechnology 51-75 - 2025
Veterinary Science 51-75 - 2025
Ecology 76-100 - 2025
Oceanography 151-200 - 2021
Agricultural Sciences 151-200 - 2025
Environmental Sciences 201-300 - 2025
Biological Sciences 201-300 - 2025
Human Biological Sciences 201-300 - 2025
Nursing 201-300 - 2025
Politics 201-300 - 2025
Communication & Media Studies 201-300 - 2019
Hospitality & Tourism Management 201-300 - 2023
Computer Science 301-400 - 2023
Food Science & Technology 301-400 - 2025
Public Health 301-400 - 2025
Electrical & Electronic Engineering 401-500 - 2025
Chemical Engineering 401-500 - 2020
Clinical Medicine 401-500 - 2025
Education & Training 401-500 - 2025

US News

10 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Marine and Freshwater Biology 58 52.1 2026
Plant and Animal Science =102 52.1 2026
Ecology 161 52.1 2026
Agricultural Sciences =225 52.1 2026
Environment/Ecology =492 52.1 2026
Social Sciences and Public Health 546 52.1 2026
Clinical Medicine 623 52.1 2026
Computer Science =720 52.1 2026
Engineering =737 52.1 2026
Chemistry =1,265 52.1 2026

THE

9 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Life Sciences 201–250 49.6 2026
Clinical & Health 251–300 44.1 2026
Education & Training 251–300 40.6 2026
Engineering & Technology 301–400 41.5 2026
Physical Sciences 301–400 43.0 2026
Social Sciences 301–400 37.8 2026
Psychology 301–400 38.3 2026
Computer Science 401–500 38.3 2026
Business & Economics 501–600 33.9 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of Murdoch University?

Murdoch University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =423, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =510.

When was Murdoch University founded?

Murdoch University was founded in 1975.

What are the top subjects at Murdoch University?

Top subjects at Murdoch University include: Veterinary Science, Biotechnology, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Ecology, Plant and Animal Science.

Where is Murdoch University located?

Murdoch University is located in Perth, Australia.