Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, with campuses in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state’s second university on 25 July 1973 and accepted its first undergraduate students in 1975. It is ranked #=431 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Murdoch University is ranked 351 in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education and has an overall score of 3.7 stars. It is ranked #673 in Best Global Universities. Murdoch has everything you expect of a world-class university: Leading academics, world-changing research, excellent facilities, and a wide range of courses.
Scholarships are awarded on academic merit, research experience, and potential. Research Training Program Stipends (International students). Most scholarships are not intended to pay tuition fees but can help cover university costs such as books, living expenses, and transport. At Murdoch, we offer scholarships for a range of students, including international students.
TAFE WA Scholarship
| Scholarship Value: | $3,000 |
| Student Type | Domestic International |
| Closing Date | 10 Mar 2024 |
| Duration of Award | 1 year |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Semester Availability | Semester 1,2 |
| No. of Scholarships | Multiple |
Study Area
Agricultural Science
- Allied Health
- Business
- Creative Media and Communication
- Criminology
- Education
- Engineering and Energy
- Environmental and Conservation Sciences
- Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics
- Psychology
- Veterinary Science
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a current or past student at one of the following institutions:
- South Metropolitan TAFE
- North Metropolitan TAFE
- Regional TAFE
- be completing, or have completed a diploma, advanced diploma, or an associate degree in the same field as your Murdoch University bachelor’s degree course
- have applied to Murdoch University or are commencing your first semester in one of Murdoch University’s courses;
- Commence at Murdoch University within one semester of completing your TAFE course.
- Permit your image and name to be used by the University in their media and publications.
- This scholarship is available to both international and domestic students. However, international students receiving an International Welcome Scholarship are not eligible for the TAFE WA Scholarship.
How to Apply
Payment Method
Subject to the terms and conditions of the award being met, the $3,000 award is paid in two equal instalments (of AU$1,500 each) directly into your nominated Australian bank account in week 7 or 8 of each of the first two consecutive semesters of study.
Welcome Back International Scholarship
| Scholarship Value | 20% tuition fee reduction |
| Closing Date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Student Type | International |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Availability | Semester 1,2Trimester 1,2,3 |
| Duration of Award | Duration of degree |
| No. of Scholarships | Multiple |
Study Area
- Business
- Creative Arts and Communication
- Engineering
- Health
- Law and Criminology
- Science
- Social and Cultural Studies
- Teaching
- Technology
Eligibility
You could be eligible if you meet all of the following requirements:
- you are an international, whole fee-paying student
- Starting studies at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses in 2022 to 2024 intakes
- you are beginning studies in an eligible Murdoch coursework degree
- Not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
Eligible to receive this scholarship if you:
- are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder;
- are not required to pay international student tuition fees;
- have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees;
- are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that holds a scholarship agreement with Murdoch University.
Eligible courses
- Bachelor, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, and master by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology as these are ineligible courses)
How to Apply
You do not need to apply for this scholarship as it is automatically awarded to students who meet all the eligibility criteria during admission.
Payment Method
This scholarship works as a 20% tuition fee contribution and is automatically deducted from the course tuition fee each teaching period for the course duration.
It will be credited to a recipient’s Murdoch University tuition fee account and cannot be accessed by the recipient.
Clyde McGill and Colleen Rigby Scholarship
| Scholarship Value | $1,000 |
| Closing Date | 10 Mar 2024 |
| Student Type | Domestic International |
| Duration of Award | 1 year |
| No. of Scholarships | 1 |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Study Area | Veterinary Science |
| Availability | Semester 1 |
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
- Have completed, at a minimum, the units that comprise the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Biology
- be enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University
- Intend to engage in any extramural placement that meets the requirements of Murdoch’s School of Veterinary Medicine
- Can provide a letter from the organization or veterinarian supervising the extramural project confirming an arrangement.
How to Apply
Complete the online application below and attach the required documents by the closing date.
Payment Method
Payments will be made directly into your nominated bank account in the following instalments:
- $1,000 in week 7 or 8 of the semester you are awarded
