University Overview
Founded in 1991, Edith Cowan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Joondalup (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution also has a branch campus in Mt Lawley and Bunbury. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ECU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Edith Cowan University |
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| Acronym | ECU |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Freedom Through Knowledge |
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| Address | 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup 6027 Western Australia Australia |
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(0)8 6304 0000 |
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(0)8 6304 2515 |
| Other locations | Mt Lawley and Bunbury |
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