Edith Cowan University

Welcome to study in Perth at Edith Cowan University!

Edith Cowan University's origins go back to 1902 when it began as a teaching college. Today it is Western Australia's second largest university with approximately 23,000 students, including in excess of 3,000 students originating from more than 80 countries. Edith Cowan University is located in Perth, Western Australia, a gateway to Asia.

Edith Cowan University is the only Australian University named after a woman - Edith Dircksey Cowan - Australia's first female Parliamentarian and a fighter for social justice. Edith Cowan also graces the Australian $50 note.

Edith Cowan University is a contemporary university providing quality tertiary education for the students of today. It prides itself on being supportive, flexible and relevant to the real world. We all know that the theory is important but ECU knows that putting what you learn into practice is just as valuable. That's why courses have a strong focus on providing real life solutions to real life problems. Practical projects, industry placements and guest speakers are key features of programs.

Edith Cowan University degrees offer flexibility and freedom to match your own talents and aspirations with a wide range of programme options to give you the skills and knowledge to reach your goals. With over 300 courses to choose from, ECU works collaboratively with industry and professional bodies with a strong focus on meeting professional and industry requirements to ensure our graduates are ready to meet the challenges of the modern global economy.