Information about Edith Cowan University

1. Website: ecu.edu.au

2. Campuses & Locations (3 campuses)

Joondalup Campus: Approximately 20 minutes from Perth CBD and 35 minutes from the international airport by car;
Mount Lawley Campus: Less than 10 minutes from Perth CBD and 20 minutes from the international airport by car;
South West Campus: Approximately 2 hours by car from Perth CBD and the international airport.

3. Institution type: Public university.

4. Rankings & Quality Accreditation:

Ranked 545 globally (QS World University Rankings 2027);
Ranked 24 in Australia (Times Higher Education 2025);
Edith Cowan University ranking details: www.ecu.edu.au/about-ecu/welcome-to-ecu/5star-experience

5. Total student population: > 31,000 students.

6. International students: > 6,500 students.

7. Strengths:

Awarded 5-star ratings for teaching quality for 14 consecutive years (Good Universities Guide);
5-star ratings for graduate starting salaries, employment opportunities and skills development (Good Universities Guide 2019);
One of Australia’s leading public universities for undergraduate teaching quality for six consecutive years (QILT Survey 2020);
Recipient of the Global Award for Teaching Excellence (HEA) 2017;
High-demand disciplines at ECU and in Perth include Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, Nursing and Medical Science.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs:

English Language Programmes;
Diploma;
Bachelor’s degree;
Master’s Foundation;
Master’s degree;
Doctoral (PhD) programmes.

b. Faculties / Schools: View details here

Edith Cowan University has 8 schools:

Arts & Humanities
Business & Law
Engineering & Technology
Medical & Health Sciences
Nursing & Midwifery
Science
Teacher Education
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

c. Fields of study: View details here

ECU offers more than 250 programmes across over 400 fields of study, including:

Undergraduate programmes

Arts & Humanities

Business & Law

Engineering & Technology

Medical & Health Sciences

Nursing & Midwifery

Science

Teacher Education

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Postgraduate Programmes

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Diplomas

Masters Degrees By Coursework

Masters Degrees By Research

Doctorates

9. Study pathways for students:

After completing Year 11, students may study: Diploma Year 1 (8-12 months) + Diploma Year 2 (8-12 months) + Year 2 of Bachelor’s degree;
After completing Year 12, students may choose to study:
- Diploma Year 2 + Year 2 of Bachelor’s degree;
- Direct entry into Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1).
After completing a Bachelor’s degree:
- Master’s Foundation + Master’s degree;
- Direct entry into Master’s or PhD programmes.
After completing a Master’s degree, students may progress to a PhD programme.

10. Entry requirements:

Diploma Year 1: Completion of Year 11, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
Diploma Year 2: Completion of Year 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
Bachelor’s degree: Completion of Year 12, GPA 7.75 (non-specialised high schools) or 7.25 (gifted/specialised high schools); IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0). Some programmes require higher IELTS scores;
Master’s Foundation: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0);
Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0). Some programmes require higher IELTS scores;
PhD: Completion of a Research Master’s degree or an Honours Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or evidence of research capability suitable for PhD study; IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

11. Intakes:

Foundation and Diploma programmes: February, June, October;
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes: February, July.

12. Application documents:

General:

Certificate of the highest completed qualification;
Academic transcripts of the most recent two years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).

For Master’s programmes – additional:

CV;
02 Letters of Recommendation.

For PhD / Master of Research’s – additional:

Research proposal;
Published academic papers (if any).

13. Tuition fees: View details here

English language programmes: AUD 450/week;
Diploma Year 1: AUD 24,200 (8 units × AUD 3,025 per unit);
Diploma Year 2: AUD 29,200 – 32,900;
Bachelor’s degree: AUD 31,800 – 37,400/year;
Master’s Foundation: AUD 13,600 (4 units × AUD 3,400 per unit);
Master’s / PhD programmes: AUD 31,100 – 39,650/year.

14. Scholarships: View details here

International Undergraduate Scholarship 2023 & 2024: 20% tuition fee for the full duration of Bachelor’s programmes, applicable until Semester 2, 2024;
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2023 & 2024: 20% tuition fee for the full duration of Bachelor’s programmes, applicable until Semester 2, 2024;
International Masters Scholarship 2023 & 2024: 20% tuition fee for the first year of coursework Master’s programmes, applicable until Semester 2, 2024;
Australian Alumni International Scholarship 2023 & 2024: 20% tuition fee for Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programmes, applicable until Semester 2, 2024;
Executive Dean’s 2023 & 2024 Master of Engineering Scholarship: 20% tuition fee for coursework Master’s programmes in the Faculty of Engineering, applicable until Semester 2, 2024;
2023 & 2024 ECC Pathway Merit Scholarship: 20% tuition fee for Foundation or Diploma programmes at Edith Cowan College (ECC), applicable until Semester 2, 2024;

15. Living expenses: Approximately AUD 20,000 per year. More details available here.

16. Accommodation and other services: Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (if aged over 18), or live with relatives. Accommodation details here

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Date: Mar 26, 2026