Overview
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is an Australian public university located in Perth, Western Australia. It was named after the first woman to be elected to an Australian Parliament, Edith Cowan, and is the only Australian university named after a woman.
The university offers more than 300 courses across two metropolitan campuses, in Mount Lawley and Joondalup, and a regional campus in the South West, Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth, many courses are also offered for study online. Additionally, the university has partnerships with several education institutions to conduct courses and programs offshore.
ECU undergraduate courses are grouped together into 12 broad study areas, making it easier for students to find disciplines and major subjects. The 12 areas of study include biology and environmental sciences, business, communications and arts, computing and security, engineering and technology, exercise and health sciences, law and justice, medical and paramedical sciences, nursing and midwifery, psychology and social science, teacher education and western Australian academy of performing arts. The minimum admission requirements for our undergraduate courses can include the indicative ATAR (TER) and English competency.
The Edith Cowan University has an exceptional support service plan for overseas students. Before they leave home, students are advised to gain access to the pre-departure guide available at the university website. The university offers arrival reception and transfer to accommodation, booking of temporary accommodation and will even assist students with finding housing. Accommodation options include on campus and rental accommodations and homestay.
After students are settled, they will be attending orientation programs and social events to meet other students and learn more about ECU. Academic support such as peer mentoring and guidance services are also available. Aside from this, international students may ask for assistance from learning advisors who will help them throughout their study. ECU has a wide range of international student scholarships rewarded to eligible students.
The annual undergraduate tuition fees are $27,600 for business courses, $27,200 for Arts/Education, and $25,760 for Engineering/Science.
ECU offers a range of scholarships to assist students while they study in the university. The university has available scholarships for students who are studying undergraduate, honours and postgraduate and higher degree by research programs. To increase a student’s opportunity of gaining a scholarship, ECU also provides access to information about external scholarships and awards.
Aside from all these, students can search for a scholarship by looking for a criteria group that relates to them. These criteria form the main part of the eligibility requirements for a scholarship. Examples of scholarships by criteria include financial hardship scholarships, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander student scholarships, rural student support scholarships, academic scholarships and international student scholarships.
21,615 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2019
| Total Worth | 20% (percent) reduction in tuition fees for the duration of applicants course at ECU. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must: 1.be a citizen of one of the countries identified; 2.meet a high level of academic achievement in your previous studies (as determined by ECU); 3.be commencing study at ECU in 2019, 2020 or 2021; 4.meet ECU’s academic direct admission requirements for the course of your choice; 5.not be in receipt of another scholarship or sponsorship; 6.be an International student, not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen; 7.intend to study an undergraduate degree; and 8.intend to study at ECU Joondalup, ECU Mount Lawley, or ECU South West (Bunbury) |
| Application Deadline | July 30 |
| Other Details | The International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in their previous studies. All applicants from selected countries who meet the higher entry level eligibility criteria are automatically eligible for this scholarship.The scholarships are open to prospective international students seeking to study a bachelor degree at Edith Cowan University. No separate scholarship application is required. |
The Haselhurst Scholarship
| Total Worth | $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must: 1.be currently enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance (Instrumental and Vocal); 2.be studying on campus; and 3.maintain a course progression status of GOODSTANDING |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Other Details | The Haselhurst Scholarship has been established to support Classical Performance (both Instrumental and Vocal) students enrolled in WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music. The scholarship will provide financial support to students who demonstrate a ‘need’ that requires financial aid to be able to graduate their course. |
International Undergraduate Scholarship 2019
| Total Worth | 20% (percent) reduction in tuition fees for the duration of applicants course at ECU. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must: 1.be a citizen of one of the countries identified above, or have completed one of the eligible international qualifications; 2.be commencing study at ECU in 2019, 2020 or 2021; 3.meet ECU’s academic direct admission requirements for the course of your choice; 4.not be in receipt of another scholarship or sponsorship; 5.be an International student, not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen; 6.intend to study an undergraduate degree; and 7.intend to study at ECU Joondalup, ECU Mount Lawley, or ECU South West (Bunbury) |
| Application Deadline | July 30 |
| Other Details | The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for a bachelor degree at ECU. The scholarships are open to prospective international students seeking to study a bachelor degree. No separate scholarship application is required. |