Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one of Australia’s most successful education institutions. We win national and state awards in teaching, have a 5 star MBA ranking and create cutting edge research that has real world application. We run over 28 different research centres in areas as diverse as human genetics and microelectronic engineering, through to palliative care, literacy and social learning.

As one of the larger universities in Australia, ECU has an enrolment of 23,000 students, including over 3,500 international students from more than 80 countries. The University offers over 330 specialist award programs and 1700 staff members provide a challenging and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

You’ll find that ECU graduates are sought after by employers, as they are considered highly effective within the industries they work in and are ready for the modern global environment. This is due to our unique approach to education and our focus on the right balance of practical and theoretical learning. ECU offers courses that provide real solutions to real life problems, relevant learning experiences and strong links with industry.

ECU offers

• An impressive range of internationally recognised degree programs

• A practical approach to learning

• Flexible programs with a broad range of subject choices

• Extensive professional and industry recognition

• The latest in computing equipment, software and facilities

Courses

Areas of study include:

• Aviation

• Business (11 majors of choice)

• Communications, Media and Design

• Computing and Information Technology

• Education

• Engineering (incl. Mechatronics/Instrumentation Control and Automation/Motorsports)

• Environmental Science

• Health & Life Sciences

• Hospitality & Tourism Management

• Law

• Psychology

• Social Sciences

• Sports Science

• Surf Science

• Visual and Performing Arts

Locations

ECU is located in the vibrant, sophisticated city of Perth, Western Australia – the closest major Australian city to Asia, Africa and Europe. Perth is well known as being friendly, safe and relaxed, but yet offers all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city.

The University has three metropolitan campuses in Joondalup, Mount Lawley and Churchlands and a regional campus in Bunbury, a city 200kms south of Perth.

All campuses offer a wide range of study and recreational facilities and a variety of services.

Student Support

ECU is committed to quality service, and recognises the unique transition process of all international students. The International Student Support team are available to assist students, and run some fantastic support programs including a comprehensive and award winning orientation program.

Other support services include arrival reception and temporary accommodation placement, International Student Advisers, Learning Skills Advisers, Careers Advisory Service, Student Counselling, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service and there are a number of student associations, including the International Students Council.

Facilities

ECU campuses offer the latest in computing equipment, software and facilities. In addition, each campus has a modern library and bookshop, IBM computer laboratories, cafes, banking facilities and health and medical services. Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses operate world-class sporting and recreation facilities offering state-of-the-art health and fitness centres.

Pathways

ECU offers a number of flexible pathways to assist students who do not meet the University entrance requirements for direct entry. These include Diploma programs which offer credit transfer into 2nd year university. These are taught by the Perth Institute of Business & Technology (PIBT), located on our Churchlands campus.

If you do not meet ECU’s English language entry requirements, the PIBT- International English Centre, also located on our Churchlands campus, offers a broad range of English programs. The Centre offers students direct study pathways to ECU.

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