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Starting a degree in a new country is exciting. At ECU, it's also the start of a new way of thinking. Here, you'll learn to challenge things. To see problems as opportunities and to think creatively to solve them. A great experience awaits!

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Don’t miss Orientation for Semester 2

Orientation is an important part of your new year at university.

Events run from 14 – 25 July, including some essential events for international students.

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Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Australia's best international student experience

    Rated top public uni in Australia for overall experience and for undergraduate teaching quality. QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    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!

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    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.

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Why Perth?

When you come to Perth, we know you'll enjoy your time here. Here are some reasons why.

Multicultural city

32% of citizens were born overseas, the most in Australia.*

* Source: Office of Multicultural Interests, Western Australia

Image credit: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation.

Safe & welcoming

One of the world's top cities for liveability.*

* Source: The Economist's annual liveability survey.

Image credit: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation.

Hello sunshine!

The world's sunniest capital city.*

* Source: Flight Centre

You're never far from nature

Perth's Kings Park is the largest inner city park in the world.*

* Source: Urban List

Image credit: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation.

Courses you can study here

If you're not sure what you want to study yet, start by exploring our eight study areas. Study areas include disciplines that will help you match a course to your career aspirations.

All of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are listed under the study areas below.

Course fees and scholarships

Course fees

Our course pages display an 'estimated first year indicative fee' to give you a guide to expected fees. This estimate is based on a typical enrolment for the first year of the course. The total cost of your course may vary, depending on what individual units you choose.

Scholarships

ECU offers a range of scholarships to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students. Some of our scholarships can reduce your tuition fees by up to 20%.

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Visas and other requirements

Student visas

Before you can apply for your new Student Visa, you must have a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). ECU will provide you with a CoE once your first semester fees are paid and your OSHC is confirmed, as outlined on your letter of offer.

The Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs will require your CoE when you submit your Student Visa application.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

As an international student, you'll need to get health cover before arriving in Australia. This cover is paid at the same time as you pay course fees.

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How to apply

Before you apply for a course you've chosen, make sure you check the entry requirements, including English competency and your secondary school results.

Applications for Semester 1, 2025 close as early as 6 December 2024, depending on where in the world you live, including students already in Australia. Please visit our important dates page to check application deadlines and start dates for orientation and semesters.

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Find an authorised agent

Authorised ECU Agents are in many countries. They are ready to assist you with your application to ECU and with your student visa requirements.

English requirements

You will need to demonstrate your English competency to enter an ECU course. Requirements can vary between courses and for undergraduate versus postgraduate study.

Secondary school results

You will also need to meet minimum requirements for secondary school results to enter an ECU course. These can vary, depending on whether you are applying for undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some commonly asked questions about the application process. If you have questions relating to international travel to Western Australia, please visit our COVID-19 advice page.

  • Yes. If you've applied direct to ECU for a course, you can easily track progress through our application status check.

    If you applied through an Authorised Agent you'll need to contact them about progress.

  • We welcome you as an official ECU student. You should then review our pre-departure information, attend orientation and enrol in your study units.

  • Once you've successfully accepted your offer to study at ECU, and we've confirmed receipt of the required fees, we'll issue a Confirmation of Enrolment. If required, this document allows you to apply for a student visa to study in Australia.

  • We send you an Offer Letter for a place at ECU. This will be an Offer or a Conditional Offer (you must meet the conditions of your offer), or an alternative pathway offer. The letter also includes course details, fees to pay and more.

    You then need to complete the online acceptance and pay the 'Fees payable now'. This includes your first semester course fees and Overseas Student Health Cover.

  • Application deadlines can vary, depending on your course and whether you applied direct to ECU. Check the application submission dates for your chosen course, based on your circumstances.

ECU Experience

Our campuses offer much more than excellent lecture theatres, libraries and cool study spaces. You'll also find a whole range of services to support you through uni, including student accommodation, a medical centre, cafes, gyms and more.

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Download our comprehensive guide to everything ECU, or simply tailor a guide to suit your interests.

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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.

Other study options

If you don't wish to study in Australia long-term, there are other study options like a Study Abroad program to give you a taste of the Perth lifestyle. Alternatively, you might want to consider our Sri Lanka Campus.

Study Abroad

A Study Abroad program is the perfect way to expand your global citizenship: you get to live, work and study in Perth for up to a year, immersing yourself in the Australian culture and the ECU experience.

ECU Sri Lanka

One of the only universities in Sri Lanka where you can obtain an international degree. Whether you choose to study your qualification in Sri Lanka or transition from first-year studies to your second year in Australia, ECU offers a seamless pathway to completing your degree and enjoying a truly global experience.

Creative thinkers start here

Experience International at ECU.

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Student stories

  • The support staff are always ready to help

    Margaret, an international student from Nigeria, is studying a Master of Nursing at ECU, and enjoying the mix of theory with practical real-life situations.

  • I feel safe and a sense of belonging when I am at ECU

    I chose ECU for biomedical science because it has a flexible course structure. In my three years of studies, I was allowed to take units that interested me as electives, while also completing compulsory (core) units. It enhanced my whole study experience.

    The atmosphere at ECU is inclusive and has a community feeling to it. I feel safe and a sense of belonging when I am at ECU. Lecturers are also very engaging and approachable which helped me keep track in my studies. They are knowledgeable and passionate about the things they do.

    Elsa Chew
  • What I learned at ECU I can apply in a professional environment

    International student Pallavi Agarwal shares her experiences studying a Master of Professional Accounting at Edith Cowan University.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.