Edith Cowan University

 University Overview

 

QS World University Rankings

 

#516

 

Number of international students

 

#26%

 

Number of courses

 

323

Campus

 

Main Campus: Joondalup
Other: Mt. Lawley, South West

Class start time

 

Every February & July

Popular departments

 

Art, Education, Sports

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a comprehensive university and the second largest teaching university in Western Australia. The main campus is located in Joondalup, near Perth, and has developed into a vibrant university town known for its innovative and dynamic campus culture. The university is named after Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first female member of the Australian Parliament, whose portrait also appears on the Australian $50 note.

ECU has three campuses in Australia (Joondalup, Mt. Lawley, and South West) and one in Singapore. It is also a member of the Southeast Asia Higher Education Consortium.

According to the Good Universities Guide, ECU graduates rated the university five stars for teaching quality, a distinction maintained for seven consecutive years (2010-2016). Additionally, ECU graduates have impressive starting salaries, averaging AUD $62,600 annually, ranking 13th in Australia. This performance surpasses well-known universities such as Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and RMIT University.

ECU comprises the School of Business and Law, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Medical and Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Science, School of Education, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. The university is dedicated to international academic collaboration and research. Notably, ECU is the only university in Western Australia offering a degree in aviation. ECU's VARIO Health Institute is the largest health research center in Western Australia, providing students with extensive resources and research opportunities.

• Art: ECU offers a range of programs in the arts, including visual arts, design, and performing arts, through the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). WAAPA is internationally recognized for its high-quality training in music, dance, acting, and production. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including performance spaces, studios, and workshops, fostering a rich creative environment.

• Education: one of the largest and most comprehensive in Australia, offering programs from early childhood to secondary education. The education programs focus on practical experience, with extensive school placements ensuring that students gain real-world teaching skills. ECU is known for its innovative approaches to teacher education, incorporating the latest research and teaching methodologies.

• Sports: cover a wide range of disciplines, including sports science, exercise and sports science, sports management, and rehabilitation. The university has excellent facilities, such as sports science laboratories, fitness centers, and athletic fields, to support practical training and research. The sports programs emphasize a strong connection between theory and practice, preparing students for careers in sports coaching, sports science, fitness training, and sports management.