A new roadmap to save Australia's seagrasses
ECU research maps risks to Australian seagrass meadows, aiding crucial conservation efforts.
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At our Postgraduate Information Session on 10 April we'll help you understand how further study or a return to study can improve your career prospects or completely change your direction. It could be life-changing.
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We offer scholarships for all kinds of study and to all kinds of eligible applicants.
Why study at ECU?
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A great student experience
As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.
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The highest quality teaching
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
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One of the world's young guns
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
ECU City is taking shape
The state-of-the-art ECU City is set to reshape the heart of the CBD. Perth's first comprehensive city-based university campus will be a dynamic landmark and an incredible place to learn, work and enjoy when it opens in late 2025.
ECU Research
ECU has a vibrant research community, actively supporting our student and staff researchers. We continually seek opportunities to collaborate with other universities and to work with organisations and businesses to commercialise research outcomes. Learn more about research at ECU.
World-Class Research
ECU research aims to transform the lives of people in global communities. Our work focuses on four themes that recognise our collective expertise and our progressive view of the world.
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Changing the future of plastic recycling
ECU’s Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is developing next-generation membranes from recycled PVC to process wastewater, minerals, and lithium.
How a quick scan can detect dementia risk
ECU research finds that common bone density scans can detect abdominal aorta plaque, a key marker for dementia risk.
ECU Newsroom
Our newsroom provides you with the latest information across News, Research, Opinion and Campus & Community.
Cutting-edge VR training to equip first responders for birth emergencies
A new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by Edith Cowan University (ECU) is set to revolutionise how volunteer ambulance officers and paramedics prepare for unplanned out-of-hospital births.
ECU alumna's stunning and devastating debut novel
ECU School of Arts and Humanities alumna Susie Greenhill has released her debut novel, The Clinking.
ECU addressing key community challenges with diverse social work research in the South West
Students and graduates of Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program are tackling some of the most pressing social issues facing Australian communities today.
Unlocking memories of the past with the soundtrack of a lifetime
An innovative Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project is using the power of music and storytelling to support the wellbeing of older Italian migrants, including those living with dementia.
Indigenous recognition
ECU respects the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our campuses are built. We're also committed to developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Connect with us
We welcome new connections, especially from individuals or organisations who can collaborate with us to improve our student experience, teaching or research output.
Alumni and supporters
We encourage our growing global network of graduates to stay in touch and to benefit from ongoing career support, access to industry contacts and exciting events.
Giving to ECU
The ECU Foundation attracts philanthropic and non-philanthropic support from individuals, alumni, business organisations, industry leaders and the general community.
Employment opportunities
At ECU, we provide much more than just a workplace. Here it’s a place where you can be inspired to achieve great things, a place where you can collaborate and work with other enthusiastic and committed people.
Industry
ECU has partnerships with many industry groups. We collaborate with all sizes of businesses, including start-ups, not-for-profits and community organisations, government agencies and large corporates.