ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
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At ECU we concentrate our research in areas of strength to deliver tangible outcomes.
There are several ways to get involved with research at ECU.
ECU has a lively research community that is committed to supporting research students.
Research Services provides comprehensive support services to researchers.
We value industry partnerships and offer access to world-class research across our nine ECU Strategic Research Institutes and Centres.
ECU links our stakeholders to our professional talent pool across a range of disciplines and research topics.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
ECU delivers training that can be tailored to industry needs.
Extra-curricular learning for childrenChildren's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
EventsCatch up with fellow graduates at one of our regular alumni events.
We love to see our graduates back at ECU helping current students achieve their dreams.
Tell us what you've been up to since you graduated or stay in the alumni loop.
Take advantage of a range of career development or other alumni benefits.
There are a number of ways you can get to Joondalup Campus.
ECU encourages staff and students to consider the planet when travelling to and from our campuses. Please consider public transport, cycling or carpooling.
Download our Active Transport guide for more information.
The nearest station is Joondalup, on the Perth-Joondalup line. The station is an eight minute walk from campus.
Alternatively, Transperth operates a free CAT bus service from Joondalup train station, stopping at the library (building 31), student housing and the Police Academy shared road.
For detailed train timetables, see the Transperth website.
We have a range of facilities for cyclists, joggers and walkers. Our end-of-trip facilities include showers, change rooms, ironing facilities (JO Building 1 only) and lockers.
Undercover bike storage is available on campus, as well as U-rails outside many of our buildings. Joondalup Buildings 1 and 22 have secure swipe access bike cages.
Bicycles can be taken on trains, but there are restrictions during peak periods. See the Transperth website for more information.
For comprehensive bike maps for cycling around metropolitan Perth, refer to the Transport WA website.
Free parking is available in designated areas for motorcycles and scooters. The campus also provides undercover motorcycle parking for staff.
The Joondalup Campus is situated at the intersection of Joondalup Drive and Grand Boulevard. If travelling to ECU via the Mitchell Freeway, take the Hodges Drive exit.
We provide limited parking for staff, students and visitors. During semester the car parks and roads around the campus can be busy, so ensure you leave ample time for your journey.
Students and staff must purchase a permit to park on campus. Visit the Parking at ECU webpage for more information.
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