Edith Cowan University is a publicly-based institution in Western Australia founded in 1991. Edith Cowan University provides industry-relevant teaching, ideal learning and research, a supportive study environment, and award-winning facilities that enable ECU students to do more than survive in this world – they thrive in it.
Edith Cowan University conducts world-class research and focuses on working with communities, businesses, and government organizations to solve real-time problems. Edith Cowan University comprises eight schools, including Business and Law School, Arts and Humanities School, Education School, Engineering School, Medical and Health Sciences School, Nursing and Midwifery School, Science School, and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Edith Cowan University offers more than 400 courses in a variety of areas such as business, law, Communication, Arts, Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Criminology, Justice, Teacher education for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary schools, full range of Engineering specializations, Exercise and Health Sciences, Medical Science, Biomedical Science, Speech Pathology and Paramedicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Biology and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Computing, and Security Sciences.
Edith Cowan University owns partnerships with various educational institutions to conduct courses and programs offshore. Edith Cowan University is ranked amongst the leading three Australian universities for teaching quality, skills development, student support, and overall experience.
Edith Cowan University is also an affiliate of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the International Association of Law Schools, and the International Cyber Security Center of Excellence.
Address:  270 Joondalup Dr, Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
Phone:  +61 134328
Email:  alumni@ecu.edu.au
Website:  https://www.ecu.edu.au/
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
• Graduate Certificate in Data Science
• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Cyber Security
• Master of Data Science
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Ph.D. in Cyber Security
• Ph.D. in Data Science
Edith Cowan University is renowned for its avant-garde research in Computer Science and its significant research areas are;
• Software engineering
• Artificial intelligence
• Database management
• Cyber security
• Image processing and pattern recognition
• Data mining
• Games technology
• Web design and accessibility
Software Engineering:
• Software Reliability
• Software Maintenance
• Software Engineering Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence:
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Robotics
• Intelligent Agents
• Computer Vision
Database Management:
• Database Design
• Data Mining
• Database Security
• Database Administration
• Data Warehousing
Cyber Security:
• Network Security
• Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Cybercrime Prevention
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition:
• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Pattern Recognition
• Biometrics
Data Mining:
• Knowledge Discovery
• Data Visualization
• Data Analysis
• Text Mining
• Web Mining
Games Technology:
• Game Development
• Game Design
• Virtual Reality
• Game AI
• Game Mechanics
Edith Cowan University proffers a range of computer science research labs and groups to inspire and support the development of new and innovative technologies.
• Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Centre for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• Centre for Educational Technology & Digital Learning
• Centre for Health Informatics
• Centre for Human-Computer Interaction
• Centre for Integrative Metabolomics and Computational Biology
• Centre for Intelligent Automation
• Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research
• Centre for Network Theory and Applications
• Centre for Software Engineering
• Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre
• Cyber Security Research Group
• Intelligent Systems Research Group
• Security Research Institute
• Software Engineering Research Group
• Systems Architecture Research Group
• Visual Computing Group
• Edith Cowan University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (ECUIPRS)
• Edith Cowan University International Masters by Research Scholarship (ECUIMRS)
• Edith Cowan University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (ECUPRS)
• Edith Cowan University Postgraduate International Research Scholarship (ECUIPIRS)
• Edith Cowan University Doctoral Scholarship (ECUDS)
• Edith Cowan University International Doctoral Research Scholarship (ECUIDRS)
• Edith Cowan University International Research Scholarship for Women (ECUIRSW)
• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
• Commonwealth Scholarships (CS)
• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Top-up (IPRS-T)
• Edith Cowan University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (ECUPRS-T)
• Edith Cowan University International Ph.D. Scholarship (ECUIPS)
Funded projects in computer science at Edith Cowan University are
• Adaptive Music Engagement: A Computational Model
• Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research
• Intelligent Augmented Reality Platform
• Intelligent Data-Driven Decision Support in Intelligent Mobility
• Next-Generation Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Optimizing Cybersecurity Operations through Cognitive Technologies
• Robotic Platforms for Autonomous Navigation and Object Recognition
• To apply for the Ph.D. program, Edith Cowan University requires applicants to hold a bachelor-s degree in computer science or a relevant field with a minimum GPA of 6.0 out of 7.0. International applicants must also meet the English language proficiency requirements
• Applicants must fill out the online application form and submit it with all the required documents
• Shortlisted applicants are invited for a personal interview, either in person or via Skype
• Applicants are required to submit two samples of written work
• Final Ph.D. admission selection will be based on the applicant-s academic performance, personal interview, and written work samples.
• Applicants are required to submit all official transcripts and other documents.