Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, which gained university status in 1991 and is named after Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament. It is known for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, nursing and health, education, and cyber security. Its campuses include Joondalup in Perth's northern suburbs and a regional campus in Bunbury. All programs are taught in English, and Perth generally has lower living costs than Sydney.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or another test the university accepts
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply online through the university or a registered education agent
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Accept your offer to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), then apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with Overseas Student Health Cover; the Genuine Student requirement applies

19 scholarships, 29 universities and 23 programs in Australia. 16 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 31 October 2026 (University of Melbourne Research Scholarship).

Language

English

Currency

AUD ($)

Living costs

$1,200–1,800/mo

Typical tuition

Approx AUD 20,000-45,000 per year (about USD 14,000-30,000), varies by program and university

• University of Melbourne Research ScholarshipFully Funded · 25 days left
• University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027Fully Funded · 25 days left
• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) ScholarshipFully Funded · 25 days left
• Griffith Remarkable Scholarship (Australia)Partial Funding · Deadline 30 Nov 2026