Edith Cowan College is the pathway college for Edith Cowan University in Perth, run by Navitas on ECU's Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses. Its foundation courses and diplomas lead into the second year of ECU degrees in business, IT, engineering, nursing and more. It's the standard entry route for students who miss ECU's direct requirements.
Joondalup, Australia
Official website: edithcowancollege.edu.au
Edith Cowan University
Navitas
Joondalup and Mount Lawley, Perth
A$26,000 – A$32,000
International students, foundation and diploma programmes
A$20,000 – A$25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on edithcowancollege.edu.au before you apply.
University Foundation Program
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Diploma of Business
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Diploma of Information Technology
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Diploma of Engineering
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Diplomas that lead into second year at ECU.
Three intakes a year.
Classes on ECU's campuses with full student access.
Students progress into ECU degrees.
ECU graduates may qualify for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Perth counts as a regional area for some visa settings.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Joondalup is a modern campus in Perth's northern suburbs, next to a train line and shopping centre; Mount Lawley is closer to the city.
Perth is sunny and relaxed, with beaches and parks, and rent below Sydney and Melbourne.
CoE from Edith Cowan College
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Applications are rolling. Apply about three months ahead so there's time for the CoE and visa.
Programmes start in February, June and October.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Edith Cowan College. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
The foundation programme and diplomas in business, IT and engineering are the main options. Entry needs Year 11 or 12 results and IELTS 5.5.
The college offers some pathway scholarships. Check the Navitas website for current offers.
