Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public comprehensive university located in Western Australia, Australia. Here are some detailed information about Edith Cowan University:

Overview

Founded: Officially became a university in 1991, but its history can be traced back to Claremont Teachers College in 1902.

Country: Australia

Main campus locations:

Joondalup

Mount Lawley

Bunbury

Educational philosophy

Edith Cowan University is committed to providing high-quality teaching and research, emphasizing practical learning, innovative thinking and attention to social issues. The school encourages students to think critically and solve practical problems through an interdisciplinary approach. ECU pays special attention to cooperation with the industry to ensure that the course content is consistent with actual work needs and provides students with a large number of internships and work experience opportunities.

Disciplines and Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Business School: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management, etc.

Education School: Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, etc.

Health Sciences School: Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, Psychology, Sports Science, etc.

Arts and Media School: Media Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, etc.

Computer and Security Sciences School: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, etc.

Law School: Law

School of Natural Sciences: Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.

Graduate Courses

Master's Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health, Master of Information Technology, Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Psychology, etc.

Doctoral Programs: Doctoral degrees are offered in multiple disciplines, and students are encouraged to conduct in-depth research work

Features

Small class teaching: ECU is known for its small class teaching, ensuring that every student can receive full attention and support.

Research Strength: The school has significant research results in many fields, especially in cybersecurity, health sciences, education, etc.

Internationalization: It attracts students from all over the world and has a diverse campus culture.

Industry Connections: Maintain close ties with the industry and provide abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Modern facilities: The campus has advanced laboratories, libraries, media arts centers and other professional facilities.

Community involvement: Actively participate in community service and social responsibility projects to promote regional development.

Graduate employment rate: According to data, ECU's graduate employment rate is as high as 72.2%.

Performing Arts: The Western Australian Association of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is part of ECU and is considered one of the most famous performing arts training programs in Australia.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate admission requirements:

Completion of high school with good grades

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.0 or above, no less than 6.0 for each subject, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Postgraduate admission requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.5 or above, no less than 6.0 for each subject, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Some courses may require relevant work experience or pass specific exams

Fees

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level. Generally speaking, international undergraduate tuition fees are approximately between AUD 24,000 and AUD 35,000 per year, and postgraduate tuition fees may be higher.

Living expenses: Depends on individual lifestyle and location, but estimated annual living expenses are between $15,000 and $20,000.

Contact details

Address:

Joondalup Campus: 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia

Mount Lawley Campus: 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050, Australia

Bunbury Campus: 25 Fairview Street, Bunbury WA 6230, Australia

Tel: +61 8 6304 2000