Study Abroad Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 18, 2026
Murdoch University has cut its two flagship 2027 international scholarships. Indian applicants heading to its Perth campuses now face smaller tuition discounts. Both awards are automatic on admission through 1 September 2027. The new 15% Welcome Scholarship replaces a discontinued 20% version.
- The 2027 International Welcome Scholarship is now a 15% tuition discount. The old rate was 20%.
- The 2027 International Futures Scholarship is now a 20% tuition discount. The old rate was 25%.
- Both awards cover every 2027 Semester and Trimester intake. Applications close on 1 September 2027 per the listing.
Murdoch is a mid-tier Western Australian university near Perth. It draws Indian students in IT, business, and veterinary science. Perth remains a lower-cost gateway compared with Sydney or Melbourne. The trimmed scholarships narrow that cost gap for 2027.
Also Check: Murdoch University Fees and Scholarships 2026-27
What Murdoch Changed for 2027 International Students
Murdoch’s official listing now shows two live 2027 awards and two discontinued ones. The live pages carry lower percentages than the versions they replace.
| Scholarship | Old Rate (Discontinued) | New Rate (Live) | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Welcome Scholarship 2027 | 20% | 15% | 5 percentage points |
| International Futures Scholarship 2027 | 25% | 20% | 5 percentage points |
The discontinued International Welcome Scholarship 2027 page confirms the earlier 20% rate. Both replacement awards apply as an automatic tuition reduction each teaching period. Students do not lodge a separate scholarship application.
Key Insight: The two live awards are not stackable. A student receives one of the two, not both. This applies only if the student holds no other Murdoch scholarship.
How Much Indian Students Lose in Rupees
Murdoch’s 2027 international fees run AUD 30,000 to AUD 40,000 yearly. The Australian dollar trades near ₹68 per AUD in August 2026.
At AUD 35,000 tuition, the 5-point cut costs AUD 1,750 a year. That is roughly ₹1.19 lakh lost every study year.
| Award | Yearly Saving Before | Yearly Saving Now | Yearly Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome (on AUD 35,000) | AUD 7,000 (₹4.76 lakh) | AUD 5,250 (₹3.57 lakh) | AUD 1,750 (₹1.19 lakh) |
| Futures (on AUD 35,000) | AUD 8,750 (₹5.95 lakh) | AUD 7,000 (₹4.76 lakh) | AUD 1,750 (₹1.19 lakh) |
Across a three-year bachelor’s, the lost discount hits ₹3.57 lakh. For a two-year master’s, the shortfall is roughly ₹2.38 lakh. The gap widens for higher-fee courses like engineering or IT.
Who Qualifies for Murdoch’s 2027 Awards?
India sits on Murdoch’s list of 93 eligible countries for both scholarships. The core eligibility criteria are set on the official listing.
- Full-fee-paying international student status is required.
- Study must be at a Western Australian campus starting in 2027.
- Applicants must hold citizenship of an eligible country, including India.
- The student must not already hold another Murdoch scholarship.
- Australian citizens, permanent residents and government-sponsored students are excluded.
There is no separate form, essay or referee. The award is applied at the point of admission. Enrolment in an approved coursework degree is required.
What it means for Indian Students: State or central government-funded Indian scholars are excluded. The award is aimed at self-funded applicants only.
Which Murdoch Courses Are Excluded?
Not every Murdoch degree qualifies for the automatic tuition reduction. The listing carves out several high-cost or regulated programmes.
- Bachelor of Veterinary Biology.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
- Nursing degrees.
- Clinical Psychology programmes.
Indian aspirants targeting veterinary or nursing routes pay the full fee. Business, IT, engineering and arts intakes remain covered.
Also read: Murdoch University Admission requirements for Indian Students
How Should Indian Applicants Respond Before September 2027?
Awards stay open through 1 September 2027, but rules can change. Applicants planning a Semester 1, 2027 start face the narrowest window.
Confirm the course code is eligible before paying the acceptance deposit. Check the offer letter for the specific scholarship named. Ask Murdoch admissions in writing which award was applied for.
Important Distinction: The Welcome and Futures scholarships are separate awards. A student is offered only one, not both.
The scholarship reduction is a structural signal, not a one-off. Indian applicants should factor the smaller cut into loan sanction letters. The gap of ₹1.19 lakh a year compounds across a full degree. That matters most for three-year bachelor’s aspirants.
Action Plan for Indian Applicants
- Check the eligible-country and eligible-course list on Murdoch’s scholarship listing before applying.
- Apply for the 2027 intake through Murdoch’s admissions portal.
- Read the offer letter for the named scholarship and applied tuition rate.
- Update the education loan sanction to reflect the smaller discount before accepting.
- Book the visa appointment only after the offer and deposit clear.
Keep an Eye On: Semester 1, 2027 at Murdoch begins in late February 2027. Indian applicants should target offer letters by December 2026. Both scholarships stay open through 1 September 2027 for later intakes.
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