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.
ECU students come from all over Australia and the world.
Our students at ECU come from all over Australia and the world to study in a practical and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their potential.
We have more than 30,000 students who choose learning modes to suit their lifestyles. With on-campus and online study modes, distance education and overseas study options, our students can take their studies at a pace that suits them, wherever they go.
With around 24,000 undergraduates and 6,000 postgraduates, our programs provide real world training to those starting their careers and those who want to take their careers to a new level or in a new direction.
We welcome almost 6,000 international students to our University. These students have originated from over 100 countries and choose to study here because of comprehensive range and quality of courses.
We encourage international students to choose ECU and Perth as their study abroad destination. Western Australia offers a truly authentic Australian experience and ECU’s international programs can help students realise their dreams.
So, if you’re looking for a supportive and flexible environment in which to achieve your dreams, you should come to ECU.
For courses and program information, see our Future Students web page.
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