Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a Perth-based university world-renowned for its performing arts and teaching quality.

• Rankings: It is consistently ranked in the top 500 globally (QS 2026) and is one of the world's best "Young Universities" (under 50 years old).

• Student Choice: It has held a 5-star rating for undergraduate teaching quality for 19 consecutive years—the longest streak of any Australian public university.

• The "ECU City" (New for 2026): In February 2026, ECU is opening its landmark $853 million city campus in the heart of Perth CBD, a high-tech vertical campus featuring digital LED facades and a motion-capture studio.

• Specializations: Home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), one of the world's most prestigious stage schools (alumni include Hugh Jackman). It is also a national leader in Cybersecurity.

• Campuses: Joondalup (Headquarters), Mount Lawley, Bunbury (Regional), and the brand-new ECU City campus.