About us

Incepted in 1902, as the first tertiary education institute in Western Australia, the Edith Cowan University was established as a university in 1991 and presently is a public university based in Perth, Australia. Educating over 30,000 students including 6000 international students representing 100 nations, the university offers more than 400 industry-aligned courses across its 3 campuses under 8 academic schools of Business and Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Science, Nursing and Midwifery, Arts and Humanities, Education and Engineering. The university also possesses numerous area-specific specialised research centres for its students to have practical learning in their respective areas of specialisations. Ranked #651-700 in QS World University Ranking 2020 and Ranked #401-500 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, the university is among the top 500 universities in the world and is recognised for its high student satisfaction rate, learning, and quality education securing 5-star ratings for the same in 2019 Good Universities Guide. Offering industry-aligned courses and research opportunities, the university through its rapport among top industries and government organizations provides its students with several scholarships, part-time and full-time employment opportunities, courses with internships, study abroad programs, and much more, thus being an ideal place to pursue an international career.