Edith Cowan University Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

MBA is among popular course among Indian students at Edith Cowan University. The table below includes the complete first year Edith Cowan University cost for studying MBA course:

For UG courses, ECU fees is between INR 20 Lacs - INR 33.15 lakh. The PG courses tuition fees range around INR 10 Lacs - INR 35 lakh. 

Cost of Living 

A single student while studying at ECU needs around AUD 29,710 each year to cover the living cost. The per week cost of living for students living in Perth will be as follows. 

Edith Cowan University programs are offered on all levels, ie; undergraduate, graduate, diploma, doctorates, certificate courses as well as research degrees in various fields such as Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Education, Engineering & Technology, Medical & Health Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery, Science, Performing Arts, Psychology and more. The annual tuition fees required to pursue a degree course at ECU is around 18-20L on an average, which can be considered a little expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Edith Cowan University first-year tuition fees for some of the popular programs are given below:

The table below mentions the first-year fee and duration of the respective courses:

Also Read: Living Cost in Australia for International Students 

Edith Cowan University is rated as a top-public university in Australia for overall experience and for undergraduate teaching. Also, ECU is one of the best universities in Australia for teaching. It has 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide for 17 straight years. Furthermore, ECU has been ranked as one of the world’s best universities under 50 years old and it has already established a global reputation for such a young institute. International students at ECU have a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate course options to choose from.

Also Read: Why Study in Australia - Top Reasons for Indian Students 

International students are required to demonstrate their English competency in order to take admission to ECU course. However, note that English language competency requirements can change, depending on the course in which an applicant is interested, and whether it’s an undergraduate or postgraduate course. The general Edith Cowan University PTE requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are given below:

Edith Cowan University requirements for an MBA course are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of three years of relevant supervisory / management experience or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience; of which at least three of these years should be at a supervisory / management level
• English language proficiency score: IELTS with overall band minimum score of 6.5 (with no individual band less than 6.0 / other English language tests / Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least 5 years relevant professional experience

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If ECU application is successful, the university will send an offer letter. This shall be an Offer or a Conditional Offer, or an alternative pathway offer. The details mentioned in the ECU offer letter shall be course details, fees to pay and more. After this, the applicants need to complete the online acceptance and pay the fees payable. This includes the applicants’ first-semester course fees and overseas student health cover.

International students are required to keep all the documents such as SOP, LORs, Academic transcripts etc. handy to make an application at Edith Cowan University. The entire application process starts with a student registering on the official portal of the university, after which the mentioned steps are required to be followed: 

1.       Choose your program: Choose a programme out of a wide range of UG and PG level courses.

2.       Check requirements: All the programs have specific requirements; it is important to check if they match with student's qualifications

3.       Apply online: The students can use the online portal, the UAC portal for some program, otherwise for most of them, the student can apply via the official portal only.

4.       Complete the application form: Provide correct and accurate information in this step of the Edith Cowan University application

5.       Upload required documents

6.       Receive an offer: The students usually hear back from the university within 2 weeks, however this timeframe can vary based on factors like application completeness, processing times, and other factors.

7.       Apply for a student visa: After receiving an offer from this university, an international student is required to apply for an Australian student visa

Students aspiring to apply at Edith Cowan University are required to submit their application via the official admission portal of the university. To submit this succesfully, international students are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of AUD 75 which translates to INR 4,182. 

With the application fee below mentioned are the other ECU application requirements: 

• Relevant Academic Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Application form
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE)
• Updated resume 

While many ECU courses have certain admission requirements,  GMAT is not one of those. Standardized tests of any sort are not mandatory for any of Edith Cowan University courses. The other admission requirements  are mentioned below for admissions at this university: 

• Bachelor's Degree from a NAAC-accredited University
• IELTS: 6.5 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 84 & Above, PTE: 58 & Above

• Letters of Recommendation

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  Statement of Purpose

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  Resume

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  Official Transcripts of Academic Qualifications

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  Evaluation Report proving the validity of a Bachelor's degree or other equivalent

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  GMAT (Optional)

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  At least three years of supervisory/management

Edith Cowan University admission requirements for the Master of Professional Accounting course are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree OR
• Equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years of relevant professional experience

The applicants must have any of the following to prove English language requirements for ECU Master of Professional Accounting course:

• IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0 OR
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least 5 years relevant professional experience OR
• Other tests such as TOEFL (84) / PTE (58 with no scores less than 50)

Edith Cowan University requirements for international students for Master of International Hospitality Management are listed below:

• A bachelor’s degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least 5-years of relevant professional experience is required
• IELTS with overall score of 6.5 / any other English language proficiency test score

For international students, the estimated 1st-year ECU tuition fee is AUD 36,650. This fee is around INR 19 lakh. Besides the tuition fee, students are also required to pay the amount for living expenses. These living expenses will include components like hostel & meals, student services, and insurance. All these expenses will cost around INR 5 lakh.

Students must complete steps mentioned below after receiving acceptance letter-

• Complete online acceptance to their offer page at Respond
• Accept all conditions on offer. Confirmation will only be given when all conditions will be met by student
• Pay the fee and provide proof of payment.

Students are required to submit following documents so as to meet the eligibility:

• Completed online application along with non-refundable application fee;
• UG degree;
• Marksheets;
• English language scores; and
• Work experience.

ECU tuition fees for a Master of International Hospitality Management is AUD 37,150 for first-year. This is the estimated amount. The duration of this programme is 2 years. Furthermore, students applying to Master of International Hospitality Management course of ECU are eligible for an International Masters Scholarship.

• The applicants will be automatically assessed for this scholarship if the university approves the application. No separate application is required
• The scholarship recipients are going to receive financial assistance to a 20% reduction off their first year of their ECU course

For admission to Master of Nursing Graduate Entry, Edith Cowan University admission requirements are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree, with a course weighted average mark of at least 60% or equivalent as recognised by the university
• A Health Science based degree is advisable; all applicants are required to have a tertiary level unit in Human Biology
• CV
• Personal Statement
•  IELTS of 7.0 overall score with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the components / TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 / PTE with a minimum score of 65 or Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least 5 years relevant professional experience

Edith Cowan Uni is considered one of the best universities in Australia for teaching. It has been rated 5 stars in the Good Universities Guide. This university has also been rated as top public university in Australia for overall experience in QILT Survey. Also, for international students 180+ course options are available. 

As an Indian student applying to ECU, you can apply by accessing the direct university portal or via an authorized agent. Also, Edith Cowan Uni students have to submit an English language test score such as IELTS / TOEFL / PTE etc.