All about Edith Cowan University

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 conduct 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 21,000 students, including over 3,600 international students from more than 94 countries. The University offers over 355 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.

Courses @ ECU

ECU has 4 Faculties:

Business and Law
Computing, Health and Science
Education and Arts, which includes the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Regional Professional Studies

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

ECU campuses

ECU is a multi-campus university, with two metropolitan campuses in Joondalup and Mount Lawley and a regional campus in Bunbury, a city approximately 200kms south of Perth.

ECU is committed to quality service, and recognises the unique transition process of all international students. The University offers a comprehensive service to assist international students in all aspects of accommodation before arrival, on arrival, or at any time during the course of studies.

All campuses offer a wide range of study and recreational facilities as well as a variety of services such as cafeterias and book-stores. A description of each of these campuses and the options for nearby accommodation is detailed below.

Joondalup:

ECU's Joondalup campus is situated close to fast rail transport and Perth's major freeway. The purpose-built campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including the Science and Health Building, a multi-million dollar recreation centre and an outdoor cinema during the summer months. On-campus residential accommodation is available in a student village and private rental accommodation close to the campus. The campus forms part of a major education precinct, which includes West Coast TAFE and the Western Australian Police Academy.

Mount Lawley:

Only minutes away from Perth's CBD and serviced by convenient public transport, ECU's Mount Lawley campus is an excellent choice for study. Extensive teaching recourses, first-rate study facilities, a new gym and sports centre and on-campus residential accommodation is available. The Mount Lawley campus is also home to one of Australia most successful arts training institutions, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). A range of private apartments and houses are also readily available in neighbouring suburbs to the university.

South West Campus (Bunbury):

Located a two-hour drive south of Perth and in Western Australia's largest city, ECU's South West Campus (Bunbury) is the largest university campus outside the metropolitan area. The campus is part of an education precinct comprising of the South West Regional College of TAFE and the Bunbury Health Campus, which includes St John of God Hospital and South West Area Health Services. The campus has modern facilities, small class sizes, offers a comprehensive range of courses and has on-campus residential accommodation. The housing complex is set in the natural bushland of the campus with panoramic views into the City of Bunbury.

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.

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.

Pathways to ECU

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 Mount Lawley campus.