Edith Cowan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #672 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #32 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #26 of 40 | In Australia |
| #68 of 1,039 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 159 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ecu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 72%*
* 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 20,927 scientific papers published and 446,986 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 2 |
| 1992 | 23 | 2 |
| 1993 | 52 | 10 |
| 1994 | 64 | 30 |
| 1995 | 75 | 68 |
| 1996 | 116 | 125 |
| 1997 | 158 | 223 |
| 1998 | 141 | 327 |
| 1999 | 209 | 453 |
| 2000 | 190 | 705 |
| 2001 | 263 | 1006 |
| 2002 | 362 | 1366 |
| 2003 | 332 | 1769 |
| 2004 | 338 | 2214 |
| 2005 | 414 | 2949 |
| 2006 | 488 | 3809 |
| 2007 | 381 | 4373 |
| 2008 | 485 | 5471 |
| 2009 | 439 | 6452 |
| 2010 | 580 | 7635 |
| 2011 | 705 | 9435 |
| 2012 | 689 | 11161 |
| 2013 | 753 | 13754 |
| 2014 | 750 | 15604 |
| 2015 | 803 | 16810 |
| 2016 | 916 | 18267 |
| 2017 | 1111 | 20560 |
| 2018 | 1361 | 26374 |
| 2019 | 1587 | 33454 |
| 2020 | 1717 | 44355 |
| 2021 | 1776 | 56796 |
| 2022 | 1748 | 63168 |
| 2023 | 1721 | 68549 |
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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Hugh Jackman
- Occupations
- executive producervoice actortelevision actormusicianfilm producer
- Biography
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Hugh Michael Jackman is an Australian actor. Beginning in theatre and television, Jackman landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series (2000–2017, 2024), a role that earned him the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a live-action Marvel character", until his record was surpassed by Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier in May 2022. He has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
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Jai Courtney
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Jai Stephen Courtney is an Australian actor. He started his career with small roles in films and television series before being cast as Charlie in the action film Jack Reacher (2012). He has gone on to star in A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), I, Frankenstein (2014), and The Exception (2016).
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Dominic Purcell
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Dominic Haakon Myrtvedt Purcell is an Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayals of Lincoln Burrows in Fox's Prison Break (2005–2009; 2017), Mick Rory / Heat Wave in The CW's The Flash (2014–2016) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2021), as well as Drake / Dracula in Blade: Trinity (2004). He is also known for his role as Lewis "Lew" Brookbank in the 2004 film Three Way.
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Dacre Montgomery
- Occupations
- film actoractor
- Biography
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Dacre Kayd Montgomery-Harvey is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles as Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2017–2022), Jason Scott in the 2017 action film Power Rangers, and Steve Binder in the 2022 biographical film Elvis. In 2019, he released a podcast titled "DKMH," which features his own poetry.
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 |
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