Preparing

In this stage we'll take you through a variety of topics, highlighting where and who you can go to for support when you need it. We're rated one of the best unis in Australia for this, so don't be shy about asking!

Essential information to help you get started

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Life meets study

Help with balancing or adjusting your usual life to your new one as a uni student.

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Learning about learning

All about our study support, including peer and Aboriginal mentor programs, Learning Advisers, help for online students and more.

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Ways to help you manage your budget

It helps to have a budget when you're studying at uni. Look for savings through student loans, student discounts on products and services, and scholarships.

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Support when you need it

A whole range of support for you as a new student, including career advice, counselling service, equity, diversity and disability services, health services and more.

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Preparing to travel to Perth

If you're moving to Perth from overseas or interstate, we recommend you check the latest government advice about borders and timing, including quarantine requirements.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

As an international student, you'll need to get health cover before arriving in Australia. Here's what you need to know to get started.

- Respond to your offer
- Activate your account
- Emails and password
- Credit & Recognition of Prior Learning
- How to enrol
- Course and enrolment information
- When to enrol
- Life meets study
- Learning about learning
- Ways to manage your budget
- Support when you need it
- Preparing to travel to Perth
- Overseas Student Health Cover
- What is Orientation?
- Booking & changing activities
- Orientation for international students
- Orientation for online students
- Student safety and security
- Academic Integrity

Other information that's worth a look

Living and studying in Perth

Practical tips for International students, including how to find an interpreter, arranging schooling for children, and connecting with ethnic communities.

Getting to a campus

How to get to your campus by car, public transport or bike! Also find maps of the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West campuses.

Finding a place to live

Student accommodation on-campus at Joondalup, South West and Mount Lawley, living off-campus, rental advice and more.

Getting social

ECU clubs and societies, volunteering opportunities and terrific sports facilities to help you connect with other students.

Medical advice and help

ECU campuses have Student Health services providing physical and mental health support. Doctors are also available at Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus clinics.

Textbooks and other resources

Get info on which textbooks you need, where to buy or borrow them on-campus or online, and how to buy or sell second-hand textbooks.

Finances and working in Australia

Some basics for international students about money, opening a bank account, working permits and working hours allowed on your visa in Australia.