Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public university located in Perth, Western Australia, named after Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first female member of the Australian Parliament [citation:10]. ECU is renowned as Australia's best public university for teaching quality and is consistently ranked among the world's top young universities [citation:3]. The university offers a wide range of programs across eight faculties: Business and Law, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, Natural Sciences, Education, and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. ECU is distinguished by its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) approach, ensuring all programs include practical internships or work experience arranged by the university [citation:10]. ECU holds strong positions in global rankings, placing #26 in Australia on the QS World University Rankings 2026 [citation:3] and #25 in Australia on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 [citation:3]. The university has a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15-20 students per staff member, ensuring personalized attention. With over 6,000 students studying online, ECU combines flexible learning options with strong industry connections and high graduate employment outcomes [citation:3].