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ECU's exciting new partnership with Apple!

As champions of creative thinking, it makes perfect sense for us to partner with someone who has always encouraged people to 'think different'. Introducing the Apple Foundation Program, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity that's unique in WA.

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Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

Thu 10 Apr
Thursday, 10 April Postgraduate Information Evening
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Online
Wed 16 Apr
Wednesday, 16 April Postgraduate One-to-One Appointments
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Mount Lawley Campus
Thu 01 May
Thursday, 01 May Year 11 and 12 Engineering Showcase
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Joondalup Campus

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Scholarships

We offer scholarships for all kinds of study and to all kinds of eligible applicants.

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Why study at ECU?

A great student experience

As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.

The highest quality teaching

ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

One of the world's young guns

We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

ECU City is taking shape

The state-of-the-art ECU City is set to reshape the heart of the CBD. Perth's first comprehensive city-based university campus will be a dynamic landmark and an incredible place to learn, work and enjoy when it opens in late 2025.

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ECU Research

ECU has a vibrant research community, actively supporting our student and staff researchers. We continually seek opportunities to collaborate with other universities and to work with organisations and businesses to commercialise research outcomes.

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World-Class Research

ECU research aims to transform the lives of people in global communities. Our work focuses on four themes that recognise our collective expertise and our progressive view of the world.

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A new roadmap to save Australia's seagrasses
ECU research maps risks to Australian seagrass meadows, aiding crucial conservation efforts.
Changing the future of plastic recycling
ECU’s Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is developing next-generation membranes from recycled PVC to process wastewater, minerals, and lithium.
How a quick scan can detect dementia risk
ECU research finds that common bone density scans can detect abdominal aorta plaque, a key marker for dementia risk.

ECU Newsroom

Our newsroom provides you with the latest information across News, Research, Opinion and Campus & Community.

Why our reasons for pursuing goals either help or hinder wellbeing
A new ECU study has revealed there's more to happiness and wellbeing than simply chasing goals, it also comes down to why you're chasing them.
Fostering young talent
ECU hosted the West Perth Football Club Colts playing group at the School of Medical and Health Sciences' newly renovated and refurbished Strength and Conditioning facility.
ECU working to address nutrition gaps in early childhood education
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has been awarded a $977,278 grant from Western Australian state government agency Healthway to develop a best practice guide to address a critical gap in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) food environment.
ECU stands together to honour Trans Day of Visibility
ECU is proud to join communities around the world in celebrating Trans Day of Visibility. A day where diverse people all around Australia share their stories, start important conversations, and attend special events.

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Indigenous recognition

ECU respects the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our campuses are built. We're also committed to developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.

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We welcome new connections, especially from individuals or organisations who can collaborate with us to improve our student experience, teaching or research output.

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Alumni and supporters

We encourage our growing global network of graduates to stay in touch and to benefit from ongoing career support, access to industry contacts and exciting events.

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Giving to ECU

The ECU Foundation attracts philanthropic and non-philanthropic support from individuals, alumni, business organisations, industry leaders and the general community.

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Employment opportunities

At ECU, we provide much more than just a workplace. Here it’s a place where you can be inspired to achieve great things, a place where you can collaborate and work with other enthusiastic and committed people.

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Industry

ECU has partnerships with many industry groups. We collaborate with all sizes of businesses, including start-ups, not-for-profits and community organisations, government agencies and large corporates.

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