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At ECU
ECU is a modern, forward-thinking university based in Perth, Western Australia. The university is known for its industry-relevant programs, world-class research, broad industry connections and remarkable student support.
ECU enjoys an excellent academic reputation, with students from around the world rating it the top public university in Australia for their overall experience, teaching quality and engagement, skills development, and student support in the recent 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey. ECU has maintained its position for the fourth year running as one of the top 400 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026. ECU’s research quality is now ranked among the world’s top 125, reflecting growing international recognition for research excellence and impact.
At ECU, courses are designed in consultation with industry partners to have a solid focus on a hands-on learning experience through internships, practicum or project-based collaborations. These allow students to develop critical thinking, solidify skills and build professional networks that are vital to succeed in future careers.
ECU offers a safe and inclusive learning environment, embracing students from diverse backgrounds and beliefs and allowing them to express themselves, learn and reach their full capabilities. The university is home to around 7,000 international students representing over 100 countries, who have joined this vibrant and innovative institution to pursue their dreams.
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Opening in February 2026, ECU City is a bold new campus in the heart of Perth, bringing together technology, industry and creativity in one dynamic vertical space. Students will find programs from the School of Arts & Humanities, School of Business & Law, School of Science, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), all supported by cutting-edge facilities and industry connections. Eligible international students can also receive an AUD 5,000 City Campus Bursary to help them settle in and start their journey in Perth.
The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject once again highlight ECU’s strong and rising global reputation, with excellent results across multiple discipline areas.
ECU continued its strong performance in education, remaining in the 251–300 band worldwide reinforcing the university’s commitment to preparing high-quality, future-ready educators.
In nursing, ECU maintained its position in the 101–150 global band and ranked 18th nationally, reflecting the strength of its teaching, clinical partnerships and graduate outcomes.
ECU’s excellence in sports-related subjects remain a standout. The university ranked a remarkable 36th globally and seventh in Australia, an outstanding result that continues to position ECU as a leader in sport science and human performance research.
ECU also sustained its strong presence in anatomy and physiology, remaining in the 101–150 band internationally and ranking ninth in Australia - a testament to the world-class work of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute and ECU’s health and science programs.
Overall, the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject reaffirm Edith Cowan University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research and innovation, and its continued growth as one of Australia’s most highly regarded young universities.
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ECU offers numerous scholarships and bursaries to international students.
Students receive a 20 percent tuition fee reduction for the duration of a bachelor course at ECU. This is available to future students from select countries applying for select undergraduate courses.
Future masters by coursework students from select countries are eligible for a 20 percent tuition fee reduction on the first year’s tuition fee on select programs.
This is a AUD 5,000 bursary available to new international students commencing an undergraduate or master's by coursework program at ECU City Campus in Semester One or Two, 2026.
The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) Scholarship provides a 20 percent reduction in tuition fees for eligible full fee paying international students commencing the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026.
Students can visit ECU’s scholarship webpage to learn more about other scholarship offerings, bursaries and eligibility.
International students applying to study at ECU need to meet both academic and English language requirements to be accepted into their chosen course. All English entry requirements will depend on the course and study level.
Students can visit the English competency page for more information on the English tests that are accepted by the university.
International students must submit one of the following academic documents:
International students are required to have one or more of the following:
For students who do not meet ECU’s minimum entry requirements, Edith Cowan College (ECC) offers a range of study options, including:
ECU is committed to providing a memorable learning experience for its students. The university has maintained its 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality for 19 straight years, as per the latest ranking in the Good Universities Guide 2026.
ECU was rated five stars for undergraduate studies in the following categories:
The latest undergraduate ratings again put ECU at the top of all Western Australian universities.
The universities 2026 ratings included five stars from both undergraduate and postgraduate students in these categories.
ECU received a 5-star rating for postgraduate study in the following categories:
The university is also rated number one in Western Australia for overall experience, student support and full-time employment for postgraduate coursework students.
At the individual discipline level, ECU was rated number one in Australia in the subject areas of:
ECU offers a wide range of programs across the following schools:
From communications to criminology, this school offers a range of study options and is home to one of the world’s best film and television schools, the Western Australian Screen Academy, offering courses in cinematography, film directing, documentary-making, production and screenwriting. Programs like broadcasting, visual arts and communications will all be taught at ECU City.
The school is ranked in the top 300 universities globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for business and economics. The school has also joined the elite group of the world’s top business schools with accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The school is recognised internationally for its excellent quality of education and research, as well as outstanding infrastructure and facilities.
The school offers a diverse and exciting mix of courses that are developed in consultation with industry groups and are formally accredited by both national and international professional accrediting bodies.
The school provides students with access to state-of-the-art health and wellness facilities and has a reputation for producing some of the highest quality nursing and midwifery graduates in Western Australia.
ECU’s School of Science offers world-class teaching and research facilities and the largest program and cyber security research centre in Australia. The ECU Security Research Institute is one of the leading cyber security research centres in Australia.
WAAPA at ECU City is one of the leading performing arts academies in the world and offers a comprehensive range of performing arts training across acting, dance, music, design, arts management, and production.
ECU is committed to ensuring that its students can develop their technical skills, hone their talents and have mastery of their craft, all while accessing top-notch facilities that cater to their specific needs. This is one of the many reasons students choose ECU as their study destination.
Computing and technology students get first-hand experience in detecting, monitoring and responding to cyber security threats from the largest security operations centre in the southern hemisphere.
This allows business students to have access in real-time to global financial market data and dual- screen terminals with Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters software, which is widely used by industry practitioners.
ECU’s new AUD 48-million-dollar science building houses high-tech laboratories in a 2,500 square metre space over two floors. The building design displays a periodic table, the largest in the world.
Students can participate in mock trials, and witness examination and cross-examination simulations in ECU’s hybrid teaching space to develop professional skills in the legal world.
ECU was the first university in the world to house a Spiegeltent or mirror tent known as The Edith. The venue hosts many WAAPA events and is used during the Fringe World Festival, an annual highlight in Perth that ECU and WAAPA sponsor.
These galleries at the Mount Lawley campus allow art students to exhibit their artistic work, creative visions and remarkable talents.
The Mount Lawley campus offers a dedicated TV studio and broadcasting suite where students can collaborate. It specialises in scriptwriting, stage management and audio production.
Students can view and explore more ECU facilities on the official website.
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