Edith Cowan University (ECU)

• Named after: Edith Dircksey Cowan, making ECU the only university in Australia named after a woman.

• ECU is ranked among the world's best universities under 50 years old,
• the university is organized into eight teaching schools, each responsible for ongoing research programs.

Edith Cowan University is constantly in the first three dozen of the best universities in Australia, which are compiled according to the national academic rating. 

The quality of teaching and the level of specialists with an ECU diploma have formed an excellent university reputation among Australian and global employers. University graduates can always count on a prestigious place of work.

ECU works with organizations of different sizes, including start-ups, nonprofits, community organizations, government agencies, and large companies.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

Is it difficult for talented students to obtain scholarships? What kind of financial aid is typically available?

Scholarships are available but tend to be modest. They are often awarded for academic or extracurricular excellence. Typically, scholarships offer a discount on tuition or other benefits, with full scholarships covering most costs being rare and highly competitive.

In many programs, students explore a broad range of subjects during their first year and choose a specialization later. Undergraduate Arts and Humanities programs combine theoretical study, practical experience, and industry placements.

When transitioning to another degree, students may receive credit for units they have already completed. ECU Health Centres in Wanneroo and Yanchep provide healthcare services and serve as practical training sites for ECU students.

• ECU City's School of Business and Law includes a Moot Court and Smart Lab,
• WAAPA offers training in Dance, Aboriginal Performance, Musical Theatre, Acting, Music, and Production and Design,
• Creative Humanities programs cover art, broadcasting, communication, design, film, journalism, media production, and writing,
• The WA Screen and Media Academy offers specializations in cinematography, film directing, documentary making, production, and screenwriting,
• ECU City provides advanced technology education and research connected with the university's work to combat information warfare and cyber-enabled crime.

• ECU researchers have developed liquid biopsies for melanoma, lung cancer, and other cancers,
• ECU research identified a link between genes and sleep habits, suggesting that they work together to influence early brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer's disease,
• ECU launched a research project into the neurophysiological causes of long COVID with support from the WA Future Health Research and Innovation Fund's WANMA Ideas Grant.

• ECU recognizes the Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land where its campuses are located.

ECU offers on-campus ECU Village accommodation at the Joondalup and South West campuses. The villages have single- and multi-room units with shared self-catering facilities and apartment options for different budgets.

The Joondalup and South West villages are close to campus facilities, local shops, and sports and recreation facilities.

• ECU study tours usually last 1–2 weeks,
• WAAPA contributes more than 300 public performances each year to Perth's cultural calendar.

• ECU collaborates with universities, organizations, and businesses on research and the practical application of its findings,
• Arts and Humanities postgraduate students gave their overall experience five stars in the Good Universities Guide,
• These programs also received five stars for skills development, student support, and teaching quality.

ECU City is in central Perth between the business, entertainment, and cultural districts, with rail and bus connections across the city and beyond. The campus offers open learning spaces, next-generation technology, creative labs, performance venues, and rehearsal spaces.

This is an average educational institution. About 17,000 receive educational services at ECU at the same time. At the university, both Australian youth and foreign students study. About 15% of the total number of students are citizens of other countries. The academic staff consists of 662 teachers. For the most part, they are specialists from other universities of the world invited by the ECU administration. During their studies in Australia, students can participate in the international exchange of students with partner universities from other countries. All detailed information about the life of students posted on the website of the institution.

An important infrastructure element of the Edith Cowan University is an academic library filled with specialized literature and professional periodicals. In a comfortable hostel can accommodate all students.

Libraries at ECU campuses provide book and journal collections, electronic resources, and facilities for study and research. Professional security officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The university’s elite status emphasizes constant communication with groups such as the UA and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning.

UniPrep runs for one full semester starting in February.

Some courses and units charge incidental fees for health screening, clearances, field trips, lab coats, and ID badges.

The pathway to enrollment depends on the applicant's previous education, work experience, and other life experience.

• Experience Based Entry assesses a portfolio of evidence showing the applicant's ability to succeed in higher education,
• The Creative Humanities Pathway considers applicants for specified creative arts and design courses based on a digital portfolio and an interview,
• Edith Cowan College offers alternative entry pathways for Year 12 students who may not meet direct undergraduate entry requirements.

Edith Cowan University offers a number of scholarships for international students who need financial support. Please note that in order to receive money, candidates must fully comply with the specified requirements:

• Scholarships for students who have sent an application for education in advance and received an invitation to the university - these young people receive a bonus of $ 1,000 AED in payment of the second academic semester
• The scholarship in international partnership is provided to students who have successfully completed one of the courses of study at partner ECU universities. This bonus reduces the amount of education for the entire period by 20%.
• Scholarship for academic success is awarded to international students who receive a bachelor's degree and have high rates before. The bonus reduces the amount of payment for the entire period by 20%.

The university also has academic scholarships, which are issued by the decision of specific faculties.

ECU offers scholarships for different types of study to eligible applicants. Depending on the award, support may cover fees, textbooks, and living expenses.

Scholarships may recognize applicants who have faced difficult circumstances or demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision