About ECU
ECU offers over 170 courses across multiple disciplines and has a keen focus on upholding a multicultural student population. Rated as the top university in Western Australia for overall experience, full-time employment for graduates and student support, ECU has received numerous 5-star ratings in 2026 from the Good Universities Guide.
Where is ECU?
ECU has three campuses located in Western Australia.
Joondalup: The main ECU campus is located 25 km from Perth CBD.
Mount Lawley: Minutes away from Perth CBD and the Beaufort Street cafe strip.
Bunbury: A two-hour drive south of Perth. ECU’s South West campus is Western Australia’s largest university campus outside the Perth metropolitan area.
Many of ECU’s courses can be studied online.
What is ECU ranked?
ECU is ranked #487 globally and #26 nationally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #23 in Australia and #351-400 overall in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
ECU health courses
Undergraduate:
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Health Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Pathology
Postgraduate:
- Counselling
- Mental Health
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Public Health
Study online at ECU
ECU Online offers flexible and accelerated online postgraduate programs so students can fit in study with their busy lives. Online students have a dedicated Student Success Advisor throughout the course who can help keep you on track with your course.
ECU Online’s semester start dates
ECU Online’s 2026 start dates are January, March, May, June, August and October.
Find out more about ECU Online's courses
If you have any questions about a course or would like some advice, book a quick chat or professional development strategy call with our Education Consultant, Catriona, here.
