ECU City opens to students in February 2026, with orientation beginning on 9 February 2026.

Visit the transitioning to ECU City page for information about the moves, what to expect and tips for making the most out of your new campus.

General opening hours at ECU City will be Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Students and staff will have access to the campus between 7am and 10pm, with access to Kaarlak, the library area, 24/7 with an ECU staff or student ID card.  

ECU City is located at 500 Wellington Street, Perth, in the Perth City Link precinct. The main entrance is located opposite Yagan Square, next to the Perth Busport. The campus also has entrances off Roe and Wellington Streets.  

‍ There are many transport options to get to ECU City.  

• ‍By train: the Perth Train Station and Underground are within a short walk of the campus. ‍

• By bus: the Perth Busport is located directly under ECU City, accessible just next to the main entrance at Yagan Square. There are also many CAT bus stops along Wellington and Roe Streets. 

• ‍ By bike: cycle paths are located throughout the CBD. A bike locker and end-of-trip facilities are located on-campus for students and staff and are accessible via Wellington Street.  

• ‍By car: the city has a variety of paid parking options, including ACROD parking. Visit City of Perth Parking for more information. Information about accessible parking options can also be found on the City of Perth’s website. ‍

For course advice, to discuss your study options and to apply, visit the ECU website or make an enquiry with our Future Students team. You can also visit us in person on the ground floor in the main foyer of ECU City (entry via Roe Street or Yagan Square).  

ECU City will be home to three café outlets serving a variety of fresh food and beverage options. BonTon is located on the ground floor, opposite the Perth Busport entrance. Grindhouse is located in the main foyer, opposite the Yagan Square mall, and Supernatural is located on level 4. 

If you’re looking to venture further afield, a variety of food and beverage options are located nearby, including at Yagan Square, Northbridge, Raine Square and Kings Square.  

ECU City is located in the centre of Perth’s thriving cultural and business districts. Find out more about the campus’ unique location on the Discover page. You can also read more about ECU’s precinct neighbour, Yagan Square, by visiting DevelopmentWA’s website.

The safety of students, staff and visitors is ECU’s priority. There is a 24/7 on-campus security presence, as well as CCTV, secure access gates and other security measures in place. Student and staff swipe cards are required to access some areas of the campus. ECU staff and students can find more information on security on campus via the Staff and Student portal.  

ECU City is designed for accessibility and inclusion with purpose-built facilities. The campus is accessibility-mapped and includes features such as universally accessible kitchens and bathrooms, accessible classrooms, inclusive service points, sensory spaces, a wellbeing precinct and more. For more information and resources about disability access and inclusion at ECU, visit the Access and Inclusion webpage.

There are several private student accommodation providers nearby in the Perth CBD with more on the way. Visit the ECU website for more information about accommodation options.

ECU publishes all current employment opportunities on its website. 

ECU City Open Day will be on Sunday, 9 August 2026. More information will be available soon. Keep up to date via the ECU Open Day website.

Opening hours for the ECU Gallery are currently being finalised with more information coming soon. The gallery is located on the ground floor, accessible via the main foyer (Yagan Square Mall entrance). 

WAAPA’s 2026 performance program will be published in early 2026. To stay up to date on all WAAPA news, follow WAAPA on Facebook or Instagram or visit www.waapa.ecu.edu.au

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ECU will be home to many exciting events and activities for the public to enjoy. The event schedule will be released soon. Keep an eye out on the website to stay up to date.

ECU has deep collaborations with business, industry, government and not-for-profits spanning research, professional development, internships, mentorships, curriculum and more. Connect with us today to find out more about our industry partnerships and how we can collaborate form our new home at ECU City.