Blue carbon economy
ECU research into greenhouse gas absorption by Australian coastal ecosystems.
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At ECU, our flexible postgraduate study works around you not against you. So you can enjoy living while studying to change your future. Let's talk.
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We offer scholarships for all kinds of study and to all kinds of eligible applicants.
Why ECU?
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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.
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The highest quality teaching
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
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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. Read more.
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.
ECUResearch
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. Learn more about research at ECU.
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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How a quick scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
New research from ECU shows a simple scan can reveal if people are at increased risk of developing late-life dementia.
Alzheimer's breakthrough: genetic link to gut disorders confirmed
A world-first ECU study has confirmed the link between Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and gut health, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Newsroom
Our newsroom provides you with the latest information across News, Research, Opinion and Campus & Community.
ECU Associate Professor getting to the heart of healthy ageing
Associate Professor Josh Lewis has been awarded a Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship allowing him to further research into abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), which is a build-up of calcium in the body's largest artery and is a marker for cardiovascular disease risk.
Cyber Security Awareness Week: ECU and CyberWest join forces to keep you safe
Cyber Security Awareness Week is all about educating and informing people on ways to keep themselves, their loved ones, and businesses safe online, no matter who or where you are. It's all thanks to a collaboration between ECU and CyberWest Hub.
ECU celebrates Top 100 Students of 2023
Each year, ECU recognises and celebrates the Top 100 Students. Speaking at the celebratory event, Katherine Barclay and Katie Douglas share valuable advice and their study experience.
Australia has a new National Skills Agreement. What does this mean for vocational education?
The $12.6 billion agreement promises a new era of cooperation between governments, the vocational education and training sector, business and the community.
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.
Connect with us
We welcome new connections, especially from individuals or organisations who can collaborate with us to improve our student experience, teaching or research output.
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.
Giving to ECU
The ECU Foundation attracts philanthropic and non-philanthropic support from individuals, alumni, business organisations, industry leaders and the general community.
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.
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.