History
Established in 1991, ECU took the opportunity to reshape the way higher education is delivered in a distinctive and inspiring campus environment.
Education
The university is now organised into eight teaching schools, with each school responsible for ongoing research programs. This follows a university-wide academic reorganisation in 2016 to enhance academic performance, create clearer accountabilities and responsibilities, and enhance executive decision making.
Research
Our world-class research transcends medical practice, driving health outcomes and quality of life. It leverages our unique geographical location, tying the natural environment to the built. It's also at the forefront of shaping our digital future, addressing the challenges of the digital revolution. And it shapes the culturally-rich society we live in today, informing and protecting communities.
ECU houses eight schools, ranging in diversity, each driving research excellence and striving for world-class status.
Career
Our Career and Employability Advisers have a wide range of experience in many industries and have post-graduate qualifications, skills and experience in supporting people in all aspects of developing their careers. Advisers are located within your Student Hub.
Some of the issues that may be addressed in an appointment with a Career and Employability Adviser include:
- course advice - when you're unsure the course you're studying is right for you, or need help choosing a course in line with your career goals
- career development - to develop a year-by-year plan of career development activities so you become an 'job ready' graduate
- career planning - when you're unsure what you can do with your degree
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
516 13
2024
529 72
2023
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
351
2023
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
-
2023
601
2022
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
458 37
2023
495
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Student Hub on each campus is the first point of reference for all student enquiries, including:
- Course information and advice
- Enrolment assistance, including assistance with pre-requisite waivers, timetable clashes, full unit activities, invalid enrolments
- Assistance with resuming your studies following a deferral or discontinuation
- Advice on time requirements for completion of courses
- Identification of potential graduates
- Student support services
Housing services
- The University offers on-campus accommodation at all three campuses, operated by Campus Living Villages. An off-campus housing referral service also operates through the ECU Village website.
- Student villages at the Joondalup, Mount Lawley and South West campuses are operated by student accommodation company Campus Living Villages. The villages consist of single and multi-room units with shared self-catering facilities, and they provide a modern, friendly environment. There is a wide range of apartment styles, including recently developed apartments, to suit a variety of budgets.
Library services
Campus Libraries are located at Joondalup, Mount Lawley and ECU’s South West Campus in Bunbury.
In addition to maintaining a comprehensive range of online, print, audio-visual and streaming collections relevant to current courses, our librarians focus on developing the digital and information literacy skills that will enable our students and graduates to be global citizens.
ICT services
Our Libraries provide a range of services and facilities for students and staff.These include use of computers, access to the internet, meeting rooms for group study and quiet study areas to work privately.We can also assist academic staff with making course reading materials available for students, in either print or electronic formats.
Medical services
ECU Student Health Services are located at the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campuses. They provide general practitioner (GP), nurse and allied health services to assist students with their health care needs.
Services include:
- GP consultations
- sports medicine
- diving and pre-employment medicals
- vaccinations and immunisations
- contraception advice and pregnancy testing
- blood tests
- nursing
- physiotherapy
Campus life
We have three campuses in Western Australia and one in Sri Lanka, each offering a modern, vibrant location for study and learning.
Our campuses feature up-to-date facilities including wireless internet, 24-hour access to computer labs, libraries with open study spaces outside office hours and a safe environment for you to study in, either by yourself or with other students.
Sports facilities
- ECU Sport and Fitness Centres are located at both Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses. Services include gym memberships that include group classes, creche, kids holiday program and free ECU student sports programs to suit all ages, interests and abilities.
- ECU Sport and Fitness Centres offer a range of services to support members' health and wellbeing.
Student clubs
- The ECU Student Guild is run by passionate ECU students to advance the interests and welfare of students just like you. We are here to make sure you get the most out of your University experience.
- Your Student Guild ensures that the University is aware of student concerns and issues, and works to protect student rights. We can also help by providing academic and financial support, and by offering assistance and opportunities throughout your time at University.