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.
International Students
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!
Creative thinkers made here.
Why ECU?
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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.
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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.
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.*
Safe & welcoming
One of the world's top cities for liveability.†
Hello sunshine!
The world's sunniest capital city.‡
You're never far from nature
Perth's Kings Park is the largest inner city park in the world.§
* Source: Office of Multicultural Interests, Western Australia
† Source: The Economist's annual liveability survey.
‡ Source: Flight Centre
§ Source: Urban List
Summer School study in 2023
Give yourself a business boost
If you want to make an early start in your ECU Business degree, why not kick things off with some study units from November 2023?
Summer School begins on 20 November 2023 and ends on 2 February 2024, giving you time to continue into Semester 1 of 2024 in late February.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our Summer School starting in November 2023.
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Summer School offers a wide range of Business units and is only available by attending our Joondalup Campus. It runs for 10 weeks, commencing 20 November 2023 and ending 2 February 2024. And yes, you will get a one-week break for Christmas!
Note: For new students, we'll have Orientation events running from 15-17 November.
Application submission deadlines can be found on our important dates page.
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If you have an education agent, speak with them so they can lodge an application on your behalf through the Agent Portal. If you’ve already applied for Semester 1, 2024, your agent can change this to Summer School.
If you do not have an education agent and are from an eligible country, please apply directly through the Applicant Portal.
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Tuition fees for Summer School units are the same as ECU's Semester 1 2024 tuition fees. As a Summer School applicant, you may be eligible for an international scholarship. This will be assessed automatically when you submit your application.
Please refer to the scholarships website for eligibility criteria.
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If you need to complete additional English study before starting at ECU, you can package your ECU course with English through our pathway provider, Edith Cowan College. Alternatively, you can consider other English pathway providers ECU has relationships with.
The availability of an English package will depend on how many weeks of English you need, and whether this will fit into the time between now and Summer School starting in November 2023.
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Summer School unit enrolment opens on Wednesday 13 September and closes on Friday 1 December 2023.
Please note: enrolment will only be available to you from this date if you have accepted your offer, paid your tuition fees, and received your Confirmation of Enrolment.
Complete your enrolment online through the Student Portal. More information on enrolment can be found at our Course and enrolment information page.
Courses commencing in Semester 1 2024
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. This includes our World Ready scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by up to 20%.
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.
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.
Stay longer after you graduate
In November 2019, Perth received regional status from the Australian Federal Government. For international students, this means you may be eligible to stay in Western Australia for four to six years after completing undergraduate or postgraduate study.
A Post-Study Work Visa gives you the opportunity to gain more work experience in Australia and you could be eligible for skills assessments required for a Skilled Visa application.
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. Also check our important dates page to see applications deadlines and orientation and semester start dates.
Most international students can apply directly for entry to an ECU course, but there are special arrangements for students from India, Pakistan, Nepal or a Sub-Saharan Africa country (excluding South Africa) who must apply through an ECU authorised agent.
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.
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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.
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We welcome you as an official ECU student. You should then review our pre-departure information, attend orientation and enrol in your study units.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Download a guide
Download our comprehensive guide to everything ECU, or simply tailor a guide to suit your interests.
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.
International Information Evening
6:00pm
ECU Engagement Hub, Wellington Street
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.
Facilities
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Gallery 25 Exhibition Gallery View the Gallery 25 Exhibition Gallery 360 Degree virtual tour
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Business SMART Lab
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Student stories
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Elsa Chew
ECU Biomedical Science student
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.
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Mayank Mehra
ECU Master of Cyber Security postgraduate and currently employed at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA
I chose ECU because of the excellent reputation it enjoyed in the field of Cyber Security
Having decided to study Cyber Security, I chose ECU because of the excellent reputation it has in this field. My study experience here has been great and has presented me with a number of opportunities to build my career. The lecturers at ECU are very helpful and supportive and they helped us gain the skills to make a successful transition from study to the workplace.
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Wenxin Zhang
ECU International Hotel and Resort Management graduate
The internship I completed in my final semester has been the perfect stepping stone to advance my career
I chose to study International Hotel and Resort Management at ECU because I had heard of the practical nature of the course. My lecturers were very experienced in the hospitality and tourism industry and provided real life examples and case studies to link theory with current industry practice.
I was lucky enough to take part in the Borneo study tour, and no words can describe how amazing that experience was. In my final semester at ECU, I was able to secure an internship placement. Since graduating, I have been accepted into the graduate program at Accor hotels, where I will be relocating to Broome.
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.