The Welcome Centre

Welcome to The Welcome Centre, located at 270 Joondalup Drive in Joondalup, Australia. Our institution is not just a university, but a point of interest and establishment that celebrates creative thinking and the achievements of our graduates.

This weekend, we are hosting several exciting ceremonies to honor our latest graduates, who will join our esteemed global alumni network. It's a time for celebration and toasting their success.

If you're wondering what to study, we invite you to try our Career Finder Quiz. Our future student events offer a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you make informed decisions about your studies at ECU (Edith Cowan University).

Don't delay! Head to our 'My-Uni-Start' site now to respond to your offer and kick off your ECU experience. We offer scholarships for all kinds of study and to all kinds of eligible applicants, ensuring that financial barriers don't hinder your educational journey.

As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience compared to any of the 38 public universities in Australia. Our commitment to excellence in teaching is evident through our consistent 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide for the past 17 years.

Not only are we recognized as one of the best universities in Australia, but we have also established a global reputation despite being a young institution. Our state-of-the-art ECU City, set to open in late 2025, will reshape the heart of the CBD and provide a dynamic landmark for learning, working, and enjoying.

At ECU, research is a vibrant and essential part of our community. We actively support our student and staff researchers and seek collaborations with other universities, organizations, and businesses to commercialize research outcomes. Our research aims to transform the lives of people in global communities, focusing on four themes that showcase our collective expertise and progressive view of the world.

Some of our recent research highlights include studying greenhouse gas absorption by Australian coastal ecosystems, developing 'smart' membranes to remove microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems, and discovering the potential cardiovascular health benefits of consuming flavonoids found in tea.

Stay updated with the latest news across various categories, including News, Research, Opinion, and Campus & Community, through our newsroom. We take pride in recognizing outstanding individuals like Pearl Pyae, an MBA International student who received the prestigious Zonta JMK Scholarship for her contributions and efforts.

Our commitment extends beyond academia. We respect the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our campuses are built, and actively work towards developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.

We welcome new connections and collaborations from individuals and organizations that can contribute to improving our student experience, teaching, and research output. The ECU Foundation plays a vital role in attracting philanthropic and non-philanthropic support from individuals, alumni, business organizations, industry leaders, and the general community.

At ECU, we believe in providing more than just a workplace. It's a place where inspiration thrives, where enthusiastic and committed individuals collaborate and achieve great things together. We have partnerships with various industry groups, including start-ups, not-for-profits, community organizations, government agencies, and large corporates, fostering innovation and growth.

Join us at The Welcome Centre, where creativity, excellence, and community thrive.