Rankings
How every major ranking places Edith Cowan University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 11 | $28,385 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $22,405 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 8 | $26,921 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $23,868 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $20,316 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $26,921 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $29,027 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $22,208 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $20,244 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $30,045 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $27,849 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $22,958 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | See → | |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $33,955 | See → |
Costs and entry
24 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Edith Cowan University
The job market for Edith Cowan University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Edith Cowan University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,439 a year; half of Edith Cowan University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $22,306 and $29,215. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $33,955, engineering & technology $20,244.
How is Edith Cowan University ranked?
Edith Cowan University is ranked #487 by QS (2026) and #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In Australia it is #2 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#45) and Anatomy & Physiology (#101).
What IELTS score does Edith Cowan University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (48 of the 56 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Edith Cowan University offer?
55 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (11), business & management (10) and education & teaching (8).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Edith Cowan University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.