Founded in 1991, Edith Cowan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Joondalup (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution also has a branch campus in Mt Lawley and Bunbury. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution. Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ECU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.