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Edith Cowan University

Established:  1991

Location:  Joondalup (Perth); City (Perth centre); Mount Lawley (Perth); South West (Bunbury)

Student population:  Over 30,000

CRICOS:  00279B

TEQSA:  PRV12160

Our university was named for an Australian icon. Edith Cowan OBE was the first woman to get into an Australian parliament – that was in the 1920’s! She was a trailblazer who fought tirelessly to improve conditions for women, children, families, the poor, the uneducated and elderly. And she influenced the course of education in Australia, paving the way for many people to access education. So when we opened our doors as a university in 1991, we didn’t just acquire Edith’s name; we embraced her values and vision.

For example, we champion inclusion and equity – everyone is welcome here.

If you become an ECU student, we’ll support you through all kinds of dedicated systems and friendly staff, especially if you experience personal or academic challenges. We even have a Wellness Centre for students. Our staff will actively engage with you, always prioritising your learning experience. No wonder we’re consistently ranked one of the best in Australia for things like student support and overall student experience (Good Universities Guide 2024).

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We make creative thinkers here too

 

At ECU, we believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and to create a better world.

So we’ll prepare you by teaching you the skills we know industries and employers worldwide are looking for, including creative thinking and problem-solving. We’ll encourage you to have a positive mindset, and to see problems as opportunities.

Speaking of teaching, we’re also an established Australian leader in the quality of our teaching. It’s a big part of our values. And it’s why our graduates have given us the top 5 stars rating for 17 years in a row in the Good Universities Guide.

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Diverse students, staff and courses

 

As a student, you’ll be spoilt for choice at ECU. There’s so much variety across our eight study areas – Arts and Humanities; Business and Law; Engineering; Medical and Health Sciences; Nursing; Science; Teacher Education and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Our courses are internationally recognised, with many professionally accredited by national and international organisations.

Here, you can expect learning to go beyond the classroom, with practicum placements in real businesses and organisations, opportunities for paid internships, university exchange programmes and international study tours.
Come and study with us on a study abroad programme for a semester, or study for a whole degree. You’ll love the place!

We’re young and we’re curious

 

ECU is the youngest of all the universities in Western Australia. And like the youngest in any family, we’re on a mission to be noticed!

Being young means we’re constantly curious. That curiosity has led us to not only being creative thinkers, but also to undertaking world-class research, the kind that makes a strong social, economic, environmental and cultural impact.

If you’re a naturally curious person and are interested in doing inspiring research that improves the lives of your fellow humans, we want to hear from you.

Scholarships

 

Eligibility for ECU academic scholarships is automatically assessed at the time of application.

These potentially award a 20% reduction on annual tuition fees to help you to gain a world-class education. There are also scholarships that can assist with living costs. For details of terms and conditions please see: www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/offers

We’re building the university of the future

 

Our three campuses – in the city of Joondalup, in Mount Lawley on the fringe of Perth city and in the beautiful South West of our state – are now joined by our new City campus, right in the middle of our capital city, Perth.

And not just any campus, but 11 integrated storeys of high-tech wizardry, both inside and outside the building, full of students of the creative industries, performing arts, business and much more.

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ECU courses for in-demand professions

 

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