The university of the future is coming soon to Perth
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The $853 million project is part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal, a collaboration between the Australian Government, Western Australian Government and Edith Cowan University to deliver Perth’s first fully comprehensive, inner-city university campus..
This transformational story began with the confirmation in September 2020, that ECU City would be the centrepiece of the Perth City Deal.
In August 2021, the ECU City Development Application was lodged and subsequently approved in December 2021. Further design development and documentation took place as that year progressed, and into 2022.
In March 2022, ECU appointed Multiplex as Head Contractor, paving the way for a move to the construction phase of the project - with main construction works now well underway.
ECU City is due for completion in late 2025, with first students expected to arrive in semester one, 2026.
ECU City is set to energise Perth’s CBD, attracting around 10,000 students and staff when it opens.
By 2030, it will grow to over 11,500 students and staff, bringing boundless opportunities for students, the university, and the city itself.
This will be amplified by more than 300 live WAAPA performances each year, a reimagined public square at the city’s most important transport hub, and a program of industry engagement that will support a highly skilled, digitally driven and innovative workforce for the future.
“I think this is going to change the way the university delivers education. It will be far more integrated than a traditional campus, and more connected into the lifeblood of the city. It is a university that is on show; an ambassador for how learning is seen and understood in the community.”
Neil Appleton – Director, Lyons
ECU City will be home to courses and disciplines that will shape the careers of the future
Business and Law
Placing students and researchers at the centre of influence in Perth's commercial and legal district.
Broadcasting and Digital Journalism
Technologically advanced and industry immersive studios for radio and television as part of the acclaimed Broadcasting and Digital Journalism program.
Emerging Technology
Technology programs from the School of Science, with its leading teaching and research, as well as new courses co-created with global partners.
WA Academy of Performing Arts
The internationally recognised WAAPA, delivering more than 300 public performances to Perth’s arts and cultural calendar every year, in theatre, dance, music, opera, Aboriginal performance, and more.
Kurongkurl Katitjin
ECU’s Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research.
Arts and Creative
Industries
ECU’s celebrated suite of Arts and Creative Industries programs, featuring communication and creative writing, design, photography, visual arts, and more.
WA Screen and Media Academy
Offering specialisations in cinematography, film directing, documentary making, production and screenwriting.
Download the ECU City Fast Facts to find out what to expect
ECU City will be a collision of creativity, technology and business that transforms traditional university thinking.
ECU City will bring together multiple disciplines, offering courses in Creative Industries, Business and Law, and emerging technologies, as well as supporting Perth’s growing ecosystem for film, digital, stage and music production.
As one of the most agile and industry focussed universities in Australia, ECU’s strong business partnerships will continue to connect thousands of world-ready graduates to employers and careers through powerful collaborations and programs.