Murdoch University

Murdoch University Dubai is a core international branch campus of Murdoch University based in Perth, Australia. Located in Dubai Knowledge Park, it brings top-ranked Australian higher education directly to the Middle East, offering internationally recognized degrees accredited by TEQSA in Australia and licensed by the KHDA in Dubai.

The campus offers a dynamic range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation programs across Business, Information Technology, Communication, Media, and Psychology. A key highlight of Murdoch’s undergraduate curriculum is the option to pursue a Double Major across different disciplines without extending course duration or increasing tuition costs.

• Undergraduate Entry (Bachelor's Degrees / Pathways):

  • High School Leaving Certificate, A-Levels, IB Diploma, or equivalent Grade 12 qualification with competitive GPA (e.g., CBSE/ICSE 65%–70%+ overall).

  • High school academic transcripts, statement of purpose, and passport copy.

• Postgraduate Entry (Master’s / MBA):

  • Recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA or equivalent academic standing.

  • Academic transcripts, updated CV/resume, personal statement, and academic or professional reference letters.

• Language Proficiency:

  • Minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 (with no individual component band below 6.0) for standard undergraduate and postgraduate entry.

  • Equivalent recognized tests accepted including TOEFL iBT (minimum 73) and PTE Academic (minimum 50).

• Trimester System: Admissions operate on a three-intake trimester system each year in January, May, and September.

• Fast-Track Options: Select undergraduate programs offer accelerated 2-year completion pathways alongside the standard 3-year track.

• Application Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis prior to each trimester start date; non-UAE residents requiring student visas are encouraged to apply early.

• Academic Merit Scholarships: Tuition fee waivers ranging from 15% to 40% awarded automatically based on high academic performance in previous studies.

• Pathway Program Scholarships: Up to 50% tuition reduction for Foundation programs and 25% for Diploma pathway entrants.

• Early Bird & Partner School Discounts: Additional 5% discount for early enrollment confirmation and partner institution graduates.

• Referral & Corporate Awards: AED 2,500 referral bursary for referring prospective students, alongside specific corporate and community discounts.

• Prime Academic Hub: Located in Dubai Knowledge Park (Block 18), providing proximity to major industry hubs, global media centers, and corporate headquarters.

• Modern Learning Infrastructure: Features state-of-the-art facilities, including high-tech cybersecurity labs, digital media and TV production studios, and interactive hybrid classrooms.

• Double Major Advantage: Allows undergraduate students to combine two distinct majors into one single degree program at no extra tuition cost.

• Flexible Transfer Options: Offers eligible students seamless pathway transfers to complete parts of their program at the main campus in Perth, Australia.

• Active Community & Career Support: Hosts various student clubs, leadership networks, and continuous career development counseling with regional industry connections.