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 1,700 staff members provide a challenging and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

With ECU’s Study Abroad Program, you can study for one or two semesters and have the classes credited to your home university. So you can complete your degree and travel at the same time! Students can select a variety of units from multiple disciplines and “Mix and match” these units to suit individual needs in order to gain credits towards home degrees. Friendly people, long stretches of white beaches, bordered by sky-blue ocean and an excellent standard of living await you in Western Australia and at ECU.

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

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 friendly, safe and relaxed, 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 as well as a variety of services such as cafeterias and book-stores.

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, IBM computer laboratories, cafes, bookshop, 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.

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