ECU is one of Australia’s youngest universities, named after Edith Cowan, one of Australia’s most inspiring women.

We’re young and we’re curious. We’re constantly scanning global trends and translating this into challenging, realistic and practical courses that prepare our students for the future. Our curiosity also extends to world-class research that has strong social, economic, environmental and cultural impact and makes a practical difference to people’s lives.

At ECU, we believe that human creativity, combined with the inspiration of learning, has the power to transform lives and to create a better world.

So, the preparation of our students includes teaching them the skills sought by industries and employers worldwide, such as creative thinking and problem-solving. We encourage positive mindsets where problems are seen as opportunities.

ECU is now an established Australian leader in the delivery of quality teaching, student support and the overall experience of our students – both domestic and international (Good Universities Guide).

High quality teaching is integral to ECU’s values. It’s why we’ve been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide for 17 straight years.

And befitting the vision of our namesake, inclusion and equity are also part of our DNA; providing everyone an opportunity to access a quality education.