CIS - Study at Murdoch University

  Australia

• Perth: 
Perth

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Winter 
Dates: Spring: mid-February - early July; Fall: mid-July - early November

Description: Picture yourself spending the semester studying in beautiful sun-drenched Western Australia, living and learning at one of Australia's best teaching universities. You will be instructed by highly qualified academic staff who are not only proactive researchers, but who are also award-winning teachers.

Murdoch University, named after Sir Walter Murdoch, a prominent Australian academic and essayist, is proud of its reputation as an outstanding teaching and research university in Perth. The University was recently rated as a top teaching university in Australia in the Prime Minister's National Teaching Awards. It is also the only university in Australia to receive a five star rating for "Graduate Satisfaction" for five consecutive years in The Good Universities Guide. Perth is also renowned as being an "ideal" place to study abroad due to its fantastic climate, its lovely beaches, and its friendly, welcoming, vibrant atmosphere.

Murdoch University offers you the chance to get to know Australian students by becoming engaged with the active Student Guild which offers numerous clubs and societies.

The university has three divisions: Arts, Science and Engineering, and Health Sciences. You are able to take courses across all divisions. CIS and Murdoch have created a special Marine Science Study Abroad program for those students who want to learn about the marine biology of Australia.

*The United Nations made Murdoch one of only five regional Environment Technology Centres in the world.
* North West Outback Excursion Option - spend your semester break exploring Karijini National Park, Nigaloo Reef, the Pinnacles and more.
* Murdoch University prides itself on the caring nature of its staff which give students the extra support and attention they need to succeed.
* Murdoch University is home to a $3.7 million Media Arts Centre, the most up-to-date media production facility in an Australia University.
* Marine Science Study Abroad Semester Option
* Live and study in a location with easy access to the beach and the nearby port of Fremantle.

Highlights: If you have always dreamed of visiting Australia, now is the time to go. Australia offers a wealth of experiences including the adventure of the outback, the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, the glow of Ayers Rock Uluru, and cosmopolitan Sydney. While roos or crocs are a rare sight, you will definitely find Australia to be one of the most welcoming cultures in the world.

Perth is home to about 1.3 million people. It's nestled on the banks of the Swan River and is a perfect location for study abroad students. Many students say Perth is one of the best aspects of studying at Murdoch University -the people are friendly, the city is safe and clean, it has over 30 miles of white sandy beaches and more hours of sunshine than any other Australian city!

The people of Perth enjoy a largely outdoor lifestyle due to the fact that the climate is one of the best in the world. Because the summers are long and hot, the locals spend much time at one of the many beaches in the metropolitan area. On weekends, they also flock to Fremantle (nicknamed Freo), a thriving historical city close to the Murdoch University campus. Fremantle is well known for its vibrant cappuccino strip, with outdoor cafes, restaurants, pubs, museums, art galleries and flea markets.

Murdoch is a moderate-sized university with a vibrant campus life. Set on a beautifully landscaped campus, the University is located approximately 20 minutes by car from Perth's city centre. Murdoch International provides an extensive range of services to study abroad students. Because 13% of the student population is international students, Murdoch has dedicated three staff members to the Study Abroad program and three International Student Liaison Officers to assist you with your experience abroad.

Cost in US$: Please contact CIS

Experience Required: no

Scholarships are Available. - CIS Go Global! Scholarship - Through this program scholarship awards varying from $200 to $500 per semester are available to academically qualified students who are participating in any CIS semester. CIS Partner University Scholarships - Through this program scholarship awards varying from $500 to $1,000 per semester are available to academically qualified students who are participating in this program.

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Year Founded: 2000