Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, known for its focus on social justice, environment, and inclusion. It's a global center for learning, teaching, research, and industry, with campuses in Perth and other locations, including Singapore. The university emphasizes flexible admissions and has a history of providing access to education for diverse populations.
| Acronym | LTU |
| Nickname | Latrobe |
| Motto / Slogan | Whoever seeks shall find |
| Colour | Red, white and black |
| Mascot | Wedge-tailed eagle |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Address | La Trobe University, Level 2/360 Collins St, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia |
Murdoch University's mission statement is "At Murdoch, we're Ngala Kwop Biddi, Building a Brighter Future, Together. We're striving 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 realize their potential."
Murdoch University's 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".
Murdoch University aims to become the university of choice for First Nations peoples and an exemplar in embracing and promoting Indigenous knowledges and cultural inclusivity.
Explore the range of elective opportunities available for all students to gain work-relevant experience for credit with our industry and community partners. La Trobe University is committed to helping you build the skills, confidence, and networks needed to thrive in your career. Through the University Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects, you’ll connect academic learning with practical experience.
Learn how to use data in the Bachelor of Business Analytics or how to bring a human perspective to technology in the Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology. You could see how our Bachelor of Arts has changed to help you combine topics from humanities, business and science. There's always something new at La Trobe.
Study in excellent learning spaces across any of our seven campuses in Victoria or New South Wales. Think a world-class Sports Park, cybersecurity labs or fully-operational health clinics in hospitals. Our University City of the Future promise means we're always transforming our facilities.
At La Trobe, you’ll receive all the help you need to get the most out of your study. You can access learning hubs, workshops, one-on-one consultations and online support for all your burning questions.
Entry requirements vary by course. Check the course page for entry requirements.
Entry requirements vary by course. Check the course page for entry requirements.
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Prior to joining La Trobe, Professor Farrell held a number of leadership roles including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and S... read more
Professor Farrell has held ten UK research council awards. His most recent book, Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan (Vintage 2021), was shortlisted for three national book awards and selected book of the year by The Sunday Times. Professor Farrell is a champion of real-world impact from academic research. A leading expert on the conflict in Afghanistan, he acted as strategic advisor to the UK government and the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, and participated in track II talks with the Taliban.
Margaret has a history of facilitating multi-agency and multi-government partnerships and engagement initiatives and is passionate about promoting conversations that enable those with a stake in decisions to be heard. She is particularly concerned to improve access to education, health, community services, and the arts to people in the North of Melbourne and, in particular, local immigrant and emerging communities.
Margaret is currently the Deputy Chair of the Melbourne Health Service Community Advisory Committee and sits on a number of other hospital committees. Previously, she held a range of board and senior management roles in government and the not-for-profit sector in the fields of health, multicultural media, women’s affairs, and education.
Since retiring from politics in 2010, John Brumby has taken on a number of roles in the not-for-profit and business sectors, including as Chair of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust, Citywide Service Solutions and the Fred Hollows Foundation. He is also the inaugural Chair of the Victorian Government's $2 billion Breakthrough Victoria Fund.
Mr Brumby was awarded an Order of Australia in 2017 for distinguished service to the Parliament of Victoria, to economic management and medical biotechnology innovation, to improved rural and regional infrastructure, and to the community. He is the author of a number of articles and books, including the 2015 book The Long Haul: Lessons from Public Life (Melbourne University Publishing).
Associate Professor, Melanie Bish was appointed the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional) in January 2023. With a long history at La Trobe University, Melanie has always been active in the promotion of the health and wellbeing of people in rural and regional Australia, focusing on education, research, and advocacy to strengthen the social and economic benefits of a robust health workforce for communities.
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We have been one of Australia's pioneering universities for more than 50 years. In 1967, 552 students enrolled at La Trobe University, the third university to open in Victoria, which has grown to accommodate more than 36,000 students, with over 7,000 international students from 110 countries.
We now have a network of campuses, with over 28,000 students at our Melbourne Campus and over 7,500 at our campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Melbourne City (Collins Street), Shepparton and Sydney.
