Broaden your global outlook with a semester abroad
Spend a semester or a whole year living and studying overseas, where you will enhance your intercultural awareness, and create lasting professional and personal networks.
Explore your options on our Murdoch Outbound LMS page.
Where can I go?
At Murdoch we have over 60 partner universities around the world for you to choose from. Whether you want to study Environmental Science in England, Law in Germany, Business in the USA or Media in Asia, there will be a destination right for you and your Murdoch degree!
Canada
- Bishop's University
- Mount Royal University
- Simon Fraser University
- University of Victoria
- University of Waterloo
USA
- Binghamton University
- Northern Arizona University
- University of New Mexico
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Mexico
- Tecnológico de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology)
Austria
- BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
- Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Belgium
- IHECS Brussels School of Journalism & Communication
Croatia
- University of Zagreb
Czech Republic
- Anglo-American University
Denmark
- Danish School of Media and Journalism
- Southern Denmark University
Finland
- University of Turku
Germany
- Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences
- Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences
- University of Bochum (Law only)
- University of Oldenburg
Netherlands
- Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
Spain
- University CEU San Pablo
- Universitat Internacional De Catalunya
- Universitat Abat Oliba CEU
- U-tad Madrid
Sweden
- Linnaeus University
- Lund University
- Malmo University
England
- Lancaster University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Richmond The American International University
- University of East Anglia
- University of Hertfordshire
Ireland
- Griffith College
- University of Limerick
Scotland
- Edinburgh Napier University
- University of Dundee
Wales
- Aberystwyth University
China
- Zhejiang University of Media and Communication
- Zhejiang University of Technology
Hong Kong
- City University Hong Kong
- University of Hong Kong
India
- O.P. Jindal Global University
Japan
- Doshisha University
- Hokkaido University
- Kwansei Gakuin University
- Rikkyo University
Japan (Asian Studies students only)
- Gakushuin University
- Konan University
- Mukogawa Women's University
- Ryukoku University
- Seikei University
Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Konkuk University
- Yonsei University
Malaysia
- Taylor's University
There's no place like home, but what if home could be somewhere else? A semester abroad could take you anywhere - even the Arctic circle! So glad I made the leap and applied for the program that showed me the world.
Check your eligibility
You can apply for exchange from your second semester at Murdoch.
To go on exchange you need to have completed one year (24 credit points) of full-time study in your current course. Advanced standing can be taken into account on a case-by-case basis – a previous Academic Transcript may be requested.
You may be eligible for exchange if:
- you are a Murdoch University (Australia) student (domestic or international)
- you have passed all classes the semester before you go on Exchange
- you have a GPA of 2.0 (credit average) – please note that many of our partner universities will only accept a GPA of 2.5 or above. You find your GPA in MyInfo under Course Details > Course & Unit Details > Course Progress Summary
- you will be a good ambassador for Murdoch University and WA.
Unfortunately most of our Exchange Partner universities only accept undergraduate students.
In addition, it can be difficult to find suitable units abroad, that you can get credit for. However, going on Exchange during a Master's degree is possible, but has its limitations. Contact us to find out more.
The following students are not eligible to apply for Exchange:
- Students in Veterinary Science and Nursing (due to the accreditation requirements of their course)
- Australia Award Students
- Open Universities Australia-enrolled students
- Murdoch Dubai and Singapore students
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10 steps to get you abroad
You can find your GPA via MyInfo.
Email studyabroad@murdoch.edu.au to find a time to chat to the International Relations and Programs team about your options. You can also drop-in to Student Central (Building 360) for a chat on Thursdays between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
Choose two universities that offer your course. It is the student's responsibility to find units that will suit your degree. Remember, all study undertaken on exchange must be for credit towards your Murdoch degree. Please communicate with your Academic Chair (AC) to confirm units.
Click the red "Apply now" button at the top of the page to access the application for the Murdoch University Exchange Program.
After the application deadline passes, you will be selected for one of your preferred universities and nominated by us. You will then be contacted by the host university with instructions for admission.
Once accepted, it is compulsory to book your travel via the Murdoch University Travel Management Platform (TMP).
Meet with your Academic Chair (AC) to discuss and confirm the units you will take while on exchange. Your AC will sign your Credit Transfer Form.
Accept/confirm your on-campus accommodation and travel plans.
Application deadlines
The application deadline is typically around six months before your departure. To ensure ample time for planning and preparation, we recommend contacting us about a year in advance. The earlier you reach out, the better!
| Semester 1 | 31 July |
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| Semester 2 | 31 January |