International Students
Study online in your home country for Semester 2 in 2020.
ECU is offering a range of courses that you can study online in Semester 2 2020. When our border re-opens, you'll be able to complete your studies on-campus in Perth, subject to you being able to obtain a visa.
To find out what courses are available, take a look at our Semester 2 offerings.
Why Perth?
Edith Cowan University, based in Perth Western Australia is Australia's top public university for teaching quality and one of the best for student experience.
We're also one of the world's best young universities 1, with more than 6,000 international students who've chosen to study in Perth.
Perth is a vibrant, sophisticated and safe city that's regularly rated in the top 10 in the world for liveability 2.
Home to almost 2 million people, Perth is one of Australia's most multicultural cities, with around 37% of citizens being born in another country.
Perth's weather is arguably the best in Australia too. We enjoy the most days of sunshine of all of our major cities.
The mild Mediterranean climate, endless blue skies, fresh air and brilliant beaches are hard to beat!
1. Source: Times Higher Education 2019 Young University rankings.
2. Source: The Economist's annual liveability survey.
This information is available in Simplified Chinese.
Why ECU?
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ECU top in teaching quality For the fifth year in a row, ECU has received the top undergraduate teaching quality ranking of all 37 public universities in Australia.
Over 85% of ECU students participating in the government’s QILT survey, rated their teaching quality positively. ECU was also the top-ranked public university in Australia for undergraduate skills development for the sixth year in a row.
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Good Universities Guide In the 2020 Good Universities Guide, ECU graduates have given us a 5-star rating for:
- Teaching quality
- Skills development
- Student support
- Learning resources
- Median salary (based on the starting salary for new domestic graduates under age 25, and in their first full-time job.)
The 5-star rating for teaching quality has now been achieved for 13 straight years. We're the only public university in Australia to have achieved such a consistently high endorsement.
Read more about the Good Universities Guide.
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THE Impact Rankings 2020 ECU has been ranked number 9 in the world for Quality Education and is in the top 100 overall in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact rankings.
The rankings show how the global higher education sector is working towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
ECU also ranked in the top 4% of universities surveyed for Gender Equality, and in the top 50 for Good Health and Wellbeing and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Read more about the THE Impact Rankings
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THE Young University Rankings ECU has been ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings.
Young universities are measured on their teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.
These are the same performance indicators as measured in the overall THE World University Rankings.
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World University Rankings - Engineering ECU has been ranked in the world’s top 175 universities for Engineering and Technology in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2020.
This latest THE ranking moves ECU up from last year’s global top 250 into the top 175, reflecting ongoing improvements in areas such as teaching, research, international outlook and citations.
We're closer than you think
Perth has the same or similar time zone as many Asian cities. We’re also the closest Australian capital to cities in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Perth -3 hours
- Azerbaijan
- Pakistan
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
Perth -2.5 hours
- India
- Sri Lanka
Perth -2 hours
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
Perth -1 hours
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Mongolia
- Vietnam
Same time zone
- Brunei
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
Perth +1 hours
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
2020 Semester 2 offerings
Apply for a range of courses in Semester 2.
Choose a course from one of our study areas below.
These courses can be started via online study in your home country. When borders re-open, you can complete your studies on-campus in Perth, subject to you meeting visa requirements.
What does PARTIAL mean?
Some courses listed below are shown as ‘partial’. This means we don't usually offer the course via online study, but it's available to you in Semester 2 of 2020, provided you enrol in up to 4 units of online study in that course. You will not be able to complete this program without completing onshore, on campus elements in later semesters.
Welcome to ECU Online Scholarship
The Welcome to ECU Online Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to commence studying online with ECU, with a view to transitioning to on-campus study in 2021 and beyond.
This scholarship supports students who are currently unable to travel to Perth due to COVID-19.
The scholarship offers up to 30% reduction in tuition fees for Semester 2, 2020
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- Bachelor of Commerce
30% Scholarship - Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Partial30% Scholarship - Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management
Partial30% Scholarship - Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Partial30% Scholarship - Master of Business Administration
30% Scholarship - Master of Business Administration International
30% Scholarship - Master of Finance and Banking
30% Scholarship - Master of Human Resource Management
30% Scholarship - Master of Management Information Systems
30% Scholarship - Master of International Hospitality Management
30% Scholarship - Master of Marketing and Innovation Management
30% Scholarship - Master of Professional Accounting
30% Scholarship - Master of Project Management
30% Scholarship - Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
30% Scholarship
- Bachelor of Commerce
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- Bachelor of Aviation
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours
20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) Honours
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)
Partial20% Scholarship - Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)
Partial20% Scholarship - Master of Engineering
Partial20% Scholarship
- Bachelor of Aviation
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- Bachelor of Computer Science
30% Scholarship - Bachelor of Information Technology
30% Scholarship - Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
30% Scholarship - Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
Partial20% Scholarship - Master of Computer Science
30% Scholarship - Master of Cyber Security
30% Scholarship - Master of Environmental Science
30% Scholarship
- Bachelor of Computer Science
FAQs
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Students who have applied for Semester 2, 2020 will commence the first semester online in their home country. Most courses are available for remote learning and include a scholarship.
The Offer Letter will show the subsequent semesters with full fees. However, the great news is that students continue to be eligible for on-campus scholarships.
Once border restrictions are relaxed and students are able to travel to Perth for on-campus study, a new on-campus Offer Letter will be issued, including the relevant scholarship.
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Students studying online for Semester 2, 2020 from offshore do not require a CoE. You can apply for a CoE for your on-campus study, once border restrictions are relaxed.
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The tuition fee deposit for your Semester 2 online studies is $2,000. The balance of the fees (dependent on how many units you enrol into) is payable by the end of the second week of Semester 2, 2020. Further details about how to accept your ECU offer can be found in your Offer Letter.
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We understand that COVID-19 restrictions have meant that your study plans may be looking different to what you were expecting.
ECU is providing flexibility around its refund policy for students who accept this offer and commence their studies in Semester 2, 2020. A full refund (less deposit) will be provided if you withdraw before 1 September 2020. This means you will have time to get used to studying online and ensure it is the right option for you.
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Depending on your course structure, you have the flexibility to choose between 1 to 4 units for your online studies. When you resume on-campus study with a Student Visa you will need to have a full study load.
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If border restrictions prevent you from travelling to Perth to continue study on-campus in Semester 1, 2021 or later, you can continue to study online, subject to unit availability in your course. The extension of your "Welcome to ECU Online Scholarship" will be assessed at that time.
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that access to international English test centres is limited. As an alternative, you can now complete your English proficiency testing from home, using the TOEFL Special Home Edition.
The scores are identical to the TOEFL iBT, and your results will be available in 6-10 days. Visit TOEFL Special Home Edition to register for the test.
Please note that the tests must be completed before 30 September 2020.
In addition, if you are looking to package with English, Edith Cowan College is accepting fully online tests: Duolingo English Test and IELTS Indicator. Please note that these tests will not meet direct entry into ECU's degree programs, but give you the opportunity to receive an English + Degree offering. (This does not apply to Nursing and PQP).
What can you study here?
To help our students with a career direction, we group similar fields of work into study areas.
Within each study area below you can choose an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. And within most degree courses, you can choose your speciality, or major subject.
World Ready Experience
We equip you with the confidence and practical skills to deal with whatever challenges may come your way, no matter where you are in the world.
Stay longer on your student visa
From November 2019, international students may be eligible to stay in Western Australia for three years after completing their undergraduate or postgraduate study.
A post-study work visa may give you the opportunity to gain more work experience and you could be eligible for skills assessments required for a skilled visa application.
There may also be an opportunity for you to apply for a limited number of scholarships, providing up to $15,000 per year to support study and living expenses. For ECU, the scholarship would require you to study at our South West Campus in Bunbury.
Note: These announcements are a positive development for international students interested in studying in Perth, but are subject to change as they are formally implemented by the relevant state and federal government departments.
More about post-study work visas
International scholarships
International students are eligible to apply for scholarships to study our undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Scholarships can help reduce your fees, text books and living expenses.
Stories from our international students
Perth is Australia’s most multicultural city, with around 35% of its citizens being born in another country.
Student
stories
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"I feel safe and a sense of belonging when I am at ECU"
Elsa ChewBiomedical Science student 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 interest 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 very engaging and approachable which helped me keep track on my studies. They are knowledgeable and passionate about the things they do.
If you are an international student who is new to ECU, get yourself involved as much as you can in whatever interests you. Help is always available and there are people ready to advocate for you if you need them. Join a club or a University activity, volunteer your time and put yourself out there!