Murdoch University Australia

Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.

Our Story

From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.

With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.

Our shared purpose

To change lives and society for the better through accessible education and research, contributing to the solution of societal and environmental challenges and providing an inclusive, caring community in which everyone can realise their potential.

Our values

These five values guide how we behave individually and as a collective as we undertake our purpose.

• Authenticity

• Integrity

• Respect

• Inclusivity

• Openness

Our principles

These eight principles guide how we lead, manage and work together. We will:

• Act with justice, respect and responsible care

• Be collegiate and respectful of other points of view

• Protect academic freedom

• Be agile, flexible and resilient

• Make decisions at the most appropriate level

• Be transparent in decision-making and with information

• Adopt common approaches to common tasks

• Be careful stewards of our resources

Our vision

Our vision is to be widely recognised as the university of choice for people who care, who value inclusion, curiosity and innovation, and who desire to make a positive social impact.

We will be a leading university in education, teaching and research in sustainability; a thriving, welcoming, diverse and inclusive community. We will be the university of first choice for First Nations peoples, promoting and benefiting from Indigenous knowledges.

Our quality education will be contemporary, accessible and inclusive. Our graduates will be keenly sought by employers and will be known for having adaptability, fresh perspectives, practical skills and a social conscience. Our research will be impactful, and we will have strong industry and institutional collaborations.