Edith Cowan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #623 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #30 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #25 of 40 | In Australia |
| #61 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 168 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ecu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* Edith Cowan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate with matriculation or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November). Summer Session: December-January. |
Research profile
Edith Cowan University is a world-class research university with 25,287 scientific papers published and 706,108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Political Science, Psychology, Law, and Physics.
Edith Cowan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 51 | 94 |
| 1994 | 64 | 119 |
| 1995 | 81 | 144 |
| 1996 | 113 | 238 |
| 1997 | 157 | 362 |
| 1998 | 144 | 438 |
| 1999 | 217 | 610 |
| 2000 | 194 | 919 |
| 2001 | 276 | 1255 |
| 2002 | 374 | 1641 |
| 2003 | 364 | 2077 |
| 2004 | 349 | 2687 |
| 2005 | 446 | 3504 |
| 2006 | 513 | 4410 |
| 2007 | 417 | 5258 |
| 2008 | 518 | 6893 |
| 2009 | 467 | 7972 |
| 2010 | 656 | 9562 |
| 2011 | 826 | 11729 |
| 2012 | 701 | 13630 |
| 2013 | 814 | 16586 |
| 2014 | 807 | 18870 |
| 2015 | 862 | 20440 |
| 2016 | 997 | 22338 |
| 2017 | 1220 | 26476 |
| 2018 | 1478 | 32595 |
| 2019 | 1685 | 40660 |
| 2020 | 1865 | 55131 |
| 2021 | 1931 | 69901 |
| 2022 | 1898 | 75178 |
| 2023 | 1944 | 85256 |
| 2024 | 1692 | 91828 |
| 2025 | 1342 | 89960 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Edith Cowan University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Course | Tuition per year (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 27,200 |
| Bachelor of Science | 30,200 |
| Bachelor of Business | 30,200 |
| Bachelor of Education | 30,200 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 34,800 |
| Bachelor of Law | 34,800 |
| Bachelor of Medicine | 67,800 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 30,200 |
| Bachelor of Psychology | 30,200 |
| Master of Business Administration | 33,000 |
| Master of Education | 29,000 |
| Master of Engineering | 34,800 |
| Master of Information Technology | 33,000 |
| Master of Nursing | 29,000 |
| Master of Psychology | 29,000 |
| PhD in Business | 29,000 |
| PhD in Education | 29,000 |
| PhD in Engineering | 34,800 |
| PhD in Information Technology | 29,000 |
| PhD in Nursing | 29,000 |
| PhD in Psychology | 29,000 |
Edith Cowan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Edith Cowan University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Business Administration, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Sports, Teacher Training, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master Degree | Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Midwifery, Nursing, Performing Arts, Public Health, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Doctoral Degree | Health Administration, Information Technology |
Edith Cowan University alumni
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Dominic Purcell
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dominic Haakon Myrtvedt Purcell is an Australian actor. He is best known as Lincoln Burrows in Prison Break (2005–09; 2017), Mick Rory / Heat Wave in The Flash (2014–16) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016–21), and Drake / Dracula in Blade: Trinity (2004). He is also known for his role as Lewis "Lew" Brookbank in Three Way. In August 2023, he married Tish Cyrus, the ex-wife of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, in Malibu, California after they were engaged in April 2023, becoming the stepfather of Brandi, Trace, Miley, and Noah Cyrus; he has four biological children from his first marriage.
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Jai Courtney
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jai Stephen Courtney is an Australian actor. Courtney started his career as a teenager with small roles in film and television, and studied acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. After early supporting roles in Hollywood projects, he gained recognition for playing Dauntless leader Eric Coulter in The Divergent Series (2014–2015), Kyle Reese in Terminator Genisys (2015), and supervillain Captain Boomerang in the DC Extended Universe films Suicide Squad (2016), and The Suicide Squad (2021). He received praise for his performance as a corrupt debt collector and the main antagonist in the independent film Buffaloed (2019).
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Dacre Montgomery
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Dacre Kayd Montgomery-Harvey is an Australian actor. Montgomery began acting in short films as a teenager before making his feature film debut in the adventure comedy A Few Less Men (2017). In 2017, Montgomery starred as Jason Scott / Red Ranger in the superhero film Power Rangers and began playing Billy Hargrove in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things (2017–2022).
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Tim Minchin
- Occupations
- film screenwriterfilm actorfilm directorsongwriteractor
- Biography
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Timothy David Minchin AM is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, poet, composer, and songwriter.
Edith Cowan University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Management, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education and Arts | Acting, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Cultural Studies, Dance, Design, Display and Stage Design, Education, Journalism, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Public Relations, Theatre |
| Faculty : Health, Engineering and Science | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | ECU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Freedom Through Knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup, Western Australia, 6027 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |