Since 1994, we have been known as PIBT and in that time more than 8,000 students have successfully progressed to degree programs at Edith Cowan University. Your pathway to Edith Cowan University starts now at Edith Cowan College. Edith Cowan College (ECC), previously known as Perth Institute of Business and Technology, is an Australian tertiary education provider in Perth, Western Australia and is accredited by Government under the Higher Education Act 2004 to provide a range of higher education courses. Edith Cowan College has been in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU) since 1994. Since then over 9,000 students have successfully transitioned into Edith Cowan University. ECC is the founding college of the Navitas Group, and the largest group of Higher Education colleges in Australia. Navitas has colleges in most state capitals plus sister colleges in London, Africa and Canada. Since 1994 ECC and Edith Cowan University have worked together to provide pathway programs to university in Australia. ECC is located on ECU’s Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses. The Joondalup campus is 25 km from Perth.ECC provides diploma pathway programs in the areas of commerce, hotel management, communications and creative industries, computer/IT science, engineering studies, and health studies including nursing, which lead into the 2nd year of the respective degree courses at Edith Cowan University. A three-semester system allows students to complete most courses in eight months.ECC also offers English language courses for people from non-English speaking countries and direct entry pathways for international students wishing to undertake university study. ECC offers the academic English program at all levels from beginner to advanced.Edith Cowan College (ECC), previously known as Perth Institute of Business and Technology, is an Australian tertiary education provider in Perth, Western Australia and is accredited by Government under the Higher Education Act 2004 to provide a range of higher education courses. Edith Cowan College has been in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU) since 1994. Since then over 9,000 students have successfully transitioned into Edith Cowan University. ECC is the founding college of the Navitas Group, and the largest group of Higher Education colleges in Australia. Navitas has colleges in most state capitals plus sister colleges in London, Africa and Canada. Since 1994 ECC and Edith Cowan University have worked together to provide pathway programs to university in Australia. ECC is located on ECU’s Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses. The Joondalup campus is 25 km from Perth. ECC provides diploma pathway programs in the areas of commerce, hotel management, communications and creative industries, computer/IT science, engineering studies, and health studies including nursing, which lead into the 2nd year of the respective degree courses at Edith Cowan University. A three-semester system allows students to complete most courses in eight months.ECC also offers English language courses for people from non-English speaking countries and direct entry pathways for international students wishing to undertake university study. ECC offers the academic English program at all levels from beginner to advanced. We pride ourselves in our high-quality university pathway programs, providing fast-track Diploma courses in many discipline areas, and in our exceptional English language courses, allowing you to start your degree with confidence. ECC is a great starting point to ensuring that you have a successful and smooth transition to Edith Cowan University (ECU) and an enjoyable and quality learning experience. Whether you want to get into ECU but didn't get the required entrance score you needed, or you would like to study in an environment where small classes with a high level of student-to-teacher interaction will give you the academic support you need, we have a wide range of options to get you on the right path. As an ECC student, you will be taught using the University’s curriculum and facilities and you will have access to ECU’s library, social clubs, and student support facilities. We are proudly multicultural and welcome students from all over the world. Our highly skilled teaching staff incorporate teaching approaches that cater to all students and our friendly and supportive staff are here to help you on your educational journey.
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