Murdoch University was founded in 1972 and is the second university in Western Australia funded by the Australian government. The university is known for its high level of teaching methods and research, and also has student and faculty exchange programs with more than 20 universities, including China, to promote internationalization and academic exchange. Murdoch University is a research-intensive, medium-sized, public government university. It is located in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. It has 11,500 students, 1,500 overseas students, 4,900 staff and 2,250 teachers. It is well known worldwide for its first-class teaching and research work. The school's modern teaching facilities and scientific curriculum are conducive to the cultivation of complex human resources to meet the needs of society. It is one of the 10 first-class institutions in Australia and has always been a disciplinary leader in research and teaching.