Edith Cowan University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at ECU
- ECU ASEAN International Scholarship ↗No application needed20% off tuition for the courseBachelor’s and master’s · Citizens of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.
- ECU Africa International Scholarship ↗Check how to applySee the official pageBachelor’s and master’s · Students from African countries.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on ECU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Engineering | 23 | A$42,900 | A$45,400 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 23 | A$38,650 | A$37,700 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 21 | A$38,600 | A$40,650 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 18 | A$39,175 | A$39,050 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 16 | A$42,300 | A$41,700 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 13 | A$37,700 | A$37,700 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 11 | A$42,500 | A$43,650 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 8 | A$40,850 | A$41,775 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 7 | A$52,938 | A$42,800 |
| 🔬 Science | 7 | A$41,750 | A$42,350 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 5 | A$47,740 | n/a |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 5 | A$37,114 | A$42,500 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 4 | A$38,600 | A$42,400 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 2 | n/a | A$40,050 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at ECU
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Aviation CRICOS 105572B | Diploma | Perth | 1 | A$42,950 | A$42,950 |
| Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Entrepreneurship and Cultural Innovation CRICOS 120766M | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$21,350 | A$21,350 |
| Graduate Certificate in Data Science CRICOS 103285C | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$21,000 | A$21,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking CRICOS 117364M | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$18,850 | A$18,850 |
| Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management CRICOS 0101858 | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$21,800 | A$21,800 |
| Graduate Certificate of Applied Digital Marketing CRICOS 107237A | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$20,050 | A$20,050 |
| Graduate Certificate of Business CRICOS 079480D | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$20,050 | A$20,050 |
| Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy CRICOS 094453D | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$19,550 | A$19,550 |
| Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security CRICOS 078329G | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$21,850 | A$21,850 |
| Graduate Certificate of Hospitality Management CRICOS 107239K | Grad Certificate | Perth | 0.5 | A$20,050 | A$20,050 |
Common questions
Does Edith Cowan University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. ECU ASEAN International Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the course (no separate application). ECU Africa International Scholarship: See the official page (check how to apply). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Edith Cowan University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Edith Cowan University is A$41,150 for undergraduate courses and A$41,250 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Edith Cowan University?
Edith Cowan University has 167 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (87 undergraduate, 65 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Edith Cowan University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Education has the lowest estimated annual tuition among ECU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$37,650 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Edith Cowan University.