Welcome to our university

Edith Cowan OBE is an icon; one of Australia’s most inspiring women.

She believed that education was fundamental to tackling social issues and was the key to growth, change and improvement. Edith influenced the course of education in Australia, paving the way for many people to access education they could only previously dream of.

This is why we proudly introduced ourselves as ‘Edith Cowan University’ when we first opened as a university in 1991.

Because we didn’t just acquire Edith’s name; we embraced her values and her vision. For example, we champion inclusion and equity — everyone is welcome here, however diverse
their background.

We are also committed to gender equality at ECU, advancing this responsibility through our membership of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.

When someone becomes an ECU student, we support them through dedicated staff and systems, especially those experiencing personal or academic challenges.

Little wonder ECU is now an established Australian leader in the delivery of quality teaching, and the overall experience of our students — both domestic and international. Our 5-star rating for teaching quality has now prevailed for an impressive 17 straight years (Good Universities Guide 2008–2024).

ECU’s mission is to transform lives, not only through highquality education, but also through impactful research. Our research priorities are focussed on finding creative solutions to diverse global challenges, whether social, economic, physical or environmental.

Our mission will soon extend to transforming a city, as we open a new campus like no other.

ECU City will create new ways of learning and opportunities for students that Edith Cowan could never have imagined