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Take a look at our world class study options
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- Teacher Education
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- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Undergraduate
If you’re starting your first degree you’ll have plenty of courses to choose from across our three campuses, including online study options.
Postgraduate
Enhance your career prospects, change direction or become a researcher. Our flexible postgraduate program includes online study options.
International
We welcome students from all over the world. We’re home to more than 6,000 international students from over 100 countries.
Important things you should know if you're thinking of studying here.
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.
Student
stories
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"The practical component of my study has allowed me to bond with classmates, as well as gain confidence in practical skills"
Teagan BewickSouth West Nursing student Through my nursing studies at ECU I’ve had the opportunity to connect with some amazing like-minded, driven and inspirational people. The practical class component allows you to practice in pairs in the simulated wards, which is a great opportunity to bond with classmates and make friends, as well as gain confidence in practical skills.
Since moving down South of WA, I’ve really been proud of what I’ve achieved. I entered the Dementia Care Australia National Essay Competition and won first prize for the second year student group. I was also awarded the Lucy Bohan Zonta Women’s Club Bursary scholarship, a fantastic networking opportunity.
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"I chose Psychological Science because of the flexible course options"
Julianne JayasekeraBachelor of Psychological Science student ECU has, in my opinion, the best Psychology related courses. There are no predetermined majors/minors so you can pick from the whole of the Arts and Humanities sector.
My experience at ECU has been great so far. Both the staff and students are open and friendly.
The lecturers are also really helpful and that has especially helped me during assignment periods. Their knowledge in their fields makes the lectures really interesting and I like the fact that they usually incorporate humour or real life experiences and anecdotes into their classes.
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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!