Transnational Programs

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Transnational Programs

Transnational arrangements are collaborative agreements whereby ECU courses and/or units are offered as an ECU award at an offshore educational institution.

The Transnational Education (TNE) team within the International Portfolio leads the development of new partner relations; and works with relevant key stakeholders both internal and external in all aspects of partner negotiation for TNE delivery, including initial due diligence, contract development, process improvement and risk management activities.

The TNE team aims to grow and support ECU's TNE load in a sustainable manner whilst supporting School TNE activities. This includes partner engagement, compliance, strategy and oversight, developing related business proposals for further activity, detailed reporting on TNE partnerships and ensuring the efficient running of projects throughout the student lifecycle, as well as undertaking ongoing quality assurance and regulatory management of TNE partners and all programs.

Operational service support for offshore programs is provided by the Student Life and Student Administration Directories.

For a full list of active TNE partner information see below.

China

Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU)

ZJNU was established as the Hangzhou Junior Teacher’s College in 1956, and obtained university status in 1985.

ECU’s School of Education has been in partnership with ZJNU since 2002. Under this partnership, ECU and ZJNU jointly deliver the ECU Master of Education (Educational Leadership) at the ZJNU campus in Jinhua, China. To date, more than 1000 students have graduated from the degree.

Teaching is delivered in intensive study blocks. On completion of the program, students are awarded an ECU degree.

For more information, students can contact ZJNU at: yjsybc@zjnu.cn, or visit the ZJNU website.

Singapore

PSB Academy (PSB)

Established over 50 years ago, PSB Academy caters for over 13,000 local and international students per year through its growing portfolio of VET programs, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

ECU partnered with PSB in 2018, for the delivery of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Sport Science). PSB staff will teach the ECU courses in Singapore with overall academic oversight by ECU academic staff.

For more information on these opportunities, please contact PSB on email or visit the PSB website.

CSM Academy International (CSM)

CSM Academy was established more than 10 years ago specialising in Service Management programs with a core focus on Science & Healthcare Services.

ECU partnered with CSM in 2024, for the delivery of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.

In June 2025 ECU expanded it's offering with CSM to include the Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies) as a 'Top-Up Degree' for Singapore Registered Nurses. Note: This course has In-Principle Approval Accreditation by the Singapore Nursing Board to commence delivery in July 2025 (Semester 2, 2025). All applicants are required to be registered nurses in Singapore with a valid practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) from Singapore Nursing Board. Currently in nursing practice.

ECU will deliver intensive face-to-face teaching in block mode in Singapore with additional face-to-face tutorial support provided by CSM in Singapore.

For more information on these opportunities, please contact CSM on email or visit the CSM website.

Sri Lanka

ECU Sri Lanka Campus

Edith Cowan University in partnership with Navitas have launched a range of full degree undergraduate programs, delivered in Colombo.

The new programs highlight Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) strengthened commitment to the country’s education sector and producing job-ready graduates.

Over 2,400 students have gained access to education and graduated as part of the 20-year partnership with Navitas and Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) thus far.

The full degree courses now delivered:

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies) (Year 3 only)
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) Electrical Major

At Edith Cowan College (ECC ), you also have the opportunity to undertake several pathway programs in Colombo. These include studying a Foundation program or Diploma that can help you enter several ECU courses. You could also complete an English language course or a foundation program.

For more information on the courses above, including the admission requirements, please contact ECU Sri Lanka - ecu.edu.lk

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU)

Ho Chi Minh City Open University is a public university founded in 1993.

ECU partnered with HCMCOU in 2016 to deliver the ECU Master of Education (TESOL). ECU delivers the required units to award the Master of Education (TESOL) on-campus at HCMCOU in intensive teaching blocks, to cater for students with full-time work commitments. On completion of the program, students will be awarded an ECU degree.

For more information about the program, students can contact the Graduate School of HCMCOU. Email contact: postgraduate@ou.edu.vn

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