Established in 1975, the Murdoch University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Murdoch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution also has branch campuses in Rockingham, Mandurah, Dubai and Singapore. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Murdoch University (Murdoch) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Murdoch University (Murdoch) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Murdoch also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.