Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Edith Cowan University is the highest Australian educational institution with excellent educational characteristics. Edith Cowan University (ECU) is state-owned. This educational institution began its activity in 1983. The main buildings of the university are located near the city of Perth.

Edith Cowan University is constantly in the first three dozen of the best universities in Australia, which are compiled according to the national academic rating. 

The quality of teaching and the level of specialists with an ECU diploma have formed an excellent university reputation among Australian and global employers. University graduates can always count on a prestigious place of work.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

Is it difficult for talented students to obtain scholarships? What kind of financial aid is typically available?

Scholarships are available but tend to be modest. They are often awarded for academic or extracurricular excellence. Typically, scholarships offer a discount on tuition or other benefits, with full scholarships covering most costs being rare and highly competitive.

ECU students have several options for living: a student dormitory, a host family, and a private apartment / house rental (the latter will require an average of $ 400 AED per month). Taking into account the remaining costs - for food, transportation and utilities - annual residence in Petra will cost an average of $ 10,000 AED . Students can eat in the canteens on the campuses of the university, as well as in nearby catering establishments.

This is an average educational institution. About 17,000 receive educational services at ECU at the same time. At the university, both Australian youth and foreign students study. About 15% of the total number of students are citizens of other countries. The academic staff consists of 662 teachers. For the most part, they are specialists from other universities of the world invited by the ECU administration. During their studies, students can participate in the international exchange of students with partner universities from other countries. All detailed information about the life of students posted on the website of the institution.

An important infrastructure element of the Edith Cowan University is an academic library filled with specialized literature and professional periodicals. In a comfortable hostel can accommodate all students.

The university’s elite status emphasizes constant communication with groups such as the UA and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning.

The cost of education in the ECU is:

1. Diploma (basic diploma of higher education): the first year (total) = $ 23,000 AED, the second year (depending on the chosen specialty) = 27800 $ AED -31300 $ AED
2. Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) = $ 13,200 AED / 1 semester
3. Academic English courses (price per week): 10-20 weeks = $ 440 AED , 25-40 weeks = $ 420 AED , 45-50 weeks = 410 $ AED .

Please note that materials for academic English courses are paid additionally ($ 115 AED -295 $ AED depending on the selected duration).

The criterion for admission to Edith Cowan University will be academic performance from a previous place of study. Additionally, the applicant must pass the entrance exams on the profile of the selected faculty. Based on these parameters, enrollment takes place. An academic year in an ECU consists of two semesters of one academic year.

As for the cost of education, you must first find out on the official website of the university. The price of educational services may vary depending on the direction and program of study. The student has the right to participate in scholarship programs, which will allow him to cover part of the financial costs. In this school, it is possible to receive education through distance learning.

Edith Cowan University offers a number of scholarships for international students who need financial support. Please note that in order to receive money, candidates must fully comply with the specified requirements:

• Scholarships for students who have sent an application for education in advance and received an invitation to the university - these young people receive a bonus of $ 1,000 AED in payment of the second academic semester
• The scholarship in international partnership is provided to students who have successfully completed one of the courses of study at partner ECU universities. This bonus reduces the amount of education for the entire period by 20%.
• Scholarship for academic success is awarded to international students who receive a bachelor's degree and have high rates before. The bonus reduces the amount of payment for the entire period by 20%.

The university also has academic scholarships, which are issued by the decision of specific faculties.

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