Edith Cowan University to deliver a new City Campus for Perth
Edith Cowan University (ECU) will create a $695 million Creative Industries, Business and Technology Campus in the centre of Perth, as part of a transformational deal for the university that will also support economic recovery.
The jointly funded world-class campus will be the centrepiece of a Perth City Deal designed to bring the energy and vibrancy of more than 9,000 students and staff to the heart of Perth’s CBD.
ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman CBE said the Federal and State governments had recognised the role of a city university in reinvigorating Perth, creating jobs and supporting a changing economy.
Under the deal, ECU will develop a vertical campus at the central Perth City Link, next to Yagan Square, offering programs in technology, industry and creativity.
More than 8,000 students and 1,200 staff are expected to be based at the campus when it opens in 2025, growing to more than 10,000 students and 1500 staff by 2030.