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Why Choose ECU

When you're choosing a university it's important to look at it holistically. Who are its leaders and researchers, how does it rank internationally and what are its stated social responsibilities and values?

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Cohen turns a full circle to kick career goal

Cohen Stickland says he was 'lucky' as a student to get an opportunity to do an internship at the West Coast Eagles Football Club. But he now knows it takes a lot more than luck to achieve your career goal.

How students benefit from our West Coast Eagles partnership

The good thing about being a university is that you have a lot to offer community organisations and businesses. Unis are packed with expert teachers and researchers, so we make a great partner. We can also offer our partners someone like you – an undergraduate student.

Inclusion and Equity articles

From Pepsi can to yes I can: Rhiarn's story

Rhiarn Snowden arrived early in life and was about the size of a Pepsi can. But it was a can with a lot of fizz. Overcoming many personal challenges, she is now on a path to a nursing career, thanks to the support of family and her university.

What our university's name really means to students

ECU is the only university in Australia named after a woman. And what a woman she was! Edith Cowan achieved much in her life, and in a world that didn't pay attention to the opinions of women. But we didn't just adopt Edith's name – we took her values and made them our own.

How to have a great uni experience

Life as a uni student is not all lectures, assignments, and trips to the library. University is like a whole new world where you get to define your place in it. It's way more than studying!

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