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Murdoch University

Overview

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, with additional campuses in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and accepted its first undergraduate students in 1975.

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Key facts

Founded1973Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab)
Main locationCity of MelvilleSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab)
Students18,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab)
Websitemurdoch.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
InstagramOfficial account (opens in a new tab)

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