Edith Cowan College (ECC) is a higher education provider in Perth, Australia that works closely with Edith Cowan University (ECU) to help students enter university programs.

🤝 Nature of the Partnership

• ECC has been in partnership with ECU since 1994.
• It acts as a pathway college, meaning students can:
  • Start with diploma or foundation programs at ECC
  • Progress directly into 2nd year of ECU degree programs
• ECC operates on ECU campuses (Joondalup and Mount Lawley), giving students access to university facilities.
• Over 9,000 students have transitioned successfully from ECC to ECU.

🎓 Academic Collaboration

• ECU provides teaching support for some ECC programs (e.g., postgraduate qualifying and health science units).
• ECC offers:
  • Diploma programs (Business, IT, Engineering, Health, etc.)
  • English language preparation
• These programs are designed for students who do not meet direct university entry requirements, ensuring a smooth transition to ECU.

👉 In simple terms:
ECC = entry pathway → ECU = full university degree

🌍 Edith Cowan University Rankings

ECU is a globally recognized university with solid rankings:

🌐 Global Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #487 globally
• Times Higher Education (THE) 2026: #351–400
• U.S. News Best Global Universities: #457
• ARWU (Shanghai Ranking): #801–900

🇦🇺 National Rankings (Australia)

• Around Top 25–30 universities nationally across major rankings
• #13 in Australian Financial Review Best Universities 2025

🧑‍🎓 Young University Ranking

• Ranked among the Top 100 young universities globally