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Edith Cowan University
(ECU)
About
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public research university in Western Australia. It is named in honour of Edith Cowan, the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament. It is the second-largest university in the state with over 30,000 students in 2023. Gaining university status in 1991, it was formed from an amalgamation of tertiary colleges with a history dating back to 1902 when the C...
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public research university in Western Australia. It is named in honour of Edith Cowan, the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament. It is the second-largest university in the state with over 30,000 students in 2023. Gaining university status in 1991, it was formed from an amalgamation of tertiary colleges with a history dating back to 1902 when the Claremont Teachers College was established.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 44 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,928
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 35%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
- Staff
- 1,545
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 29 | 186.7 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 40 | 114.3 | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports-Related Subjects | 50 | 76.4 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Performing Arts | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | =135 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 139 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =276 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 320 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =341 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =372 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =474 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =500 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =505 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =725 | 53.7 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Edith Cowan University?
Edith Cowan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =487, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =457.
When was Edith Cowan University founded?
Edith Cowan University was founded in 1991.
What are the top subjects at Edith Cowan University?
Top subjects at Edith Cowan University include: Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sports-Related Subjects, Oceanography, Metallurgical Engineering.
Where is Edith Cowan University located?
Edith Cowan University is located in Perth, Australia.