Rankings of Murdoch University

Murdoch University’s main campus is in the Perth suburb of Murdoch. It is one of the largest campuses in the country, home to the farm and paddocks of Murdoch's outstanding veterinary school. Murdoch is a research-intensive institution and has been involved in animal conservation since well before it was a trend. It has played (and continues to play) a significant role in the protection of endangered species like the dugong, the whale shark, and the black cockatoo.

Latest ranking updates for Murdoch University
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #937.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #667.
  • December 2023: New edition of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Murdoch University ranked #51.
  • December 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. Murdoch University achieves place 651.

University rankings

    • #27 
    • #351 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #431 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #673 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #91 
    QS 50 under 50
    [Published 24 June, 2020]
    • #25 
    • #873 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #937 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #837 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #84 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #701 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #667 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #669 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #600 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #500 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #32 
    • #651 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #589 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #587 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #20 
    • #337 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #24 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #22 
    • #183 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #10 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #1039 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #643 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #942 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #27 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Murdoch University

Education URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#183 
Education
Biotechnology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
Engineering
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Social Studies & Humanities
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#337 
Agriculture
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Computer Science

About Murdoch University

PROS

  • Murdoch University offers a wide range of support services. Overall, students at Murdoch feel well looked -after.
  • There are many social events organised by the university. These are particularly helpful for international students adjusting to their new surroundings.

CONS

  • It can be difficult to find a job in Perth related to your studies. This is partly because of the employment situation in the city, but students also feel that the career advice office could help more.
  • Unorganised teaching seems to be a problem here, and one of the most recurring comments among students, who complain that teaching methods have not been standardised.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1973
Telephone:
+61 (0)8 9360 6000
Address:
South Street
6150, Murdoch
Australia
Website:
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/
Social:
  • Life at Murdoch University
  • What's it like to study at Murdoch University as an international student?
  • What makes Murdoch University different?
  • Advice from our uni graduates
  • Paula | Business Management | Meet Murdoch Students

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FAQ

Murdoch University ranks #25 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

Murdoch University ranks #1 in Murdoch in our meta ranking.

Murdoch University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, QS 50 under 50, CWTS Leiden Ranking and more. See all 24 rankings of Murdoch University.

Murdoch University achieved #44 in StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Murdoch University.

Murdoch University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #44 in (Veterinary Sciences). See all subject rankings for Murdoch University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Murdoch University ranks #1 among universities in Murdoch and #25 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of Murdoch University.

In our meta ranking Murdoch University ranks #25 among all universities in Australia and The University of Melbourne ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.