ECA College

PROFILE ECA COLLEGE

locationAustralia

Established in 2006

A higher education provider that offers English language courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and professional internships

ECA College offers international students modern vocational and higher-education programs in business, IT and management with flexible study modes and strong support services in Australia. It provides a pathway to further university study, internships and career opportunities, enabling students to develop practical skills and global employability.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The Education Centre of Australia (ECA) Group, which includes ECA College, has a history of strategic expansion, strong university partnerships, and global reach since its establishment in 2006. ECA College specifically delivers vocational qualifications and focuses on making students work-ready. Key achievements and milestones of the ECA Group include:

  • Global Presence: Established a global presence across seven regions (Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Philippines & Nepal) with a network of over 1200 education agents.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Developed long-standing and new partnerships with reputable universities, including Victoria University (since 2008), Swinburne University of Technology, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra, and London Metropolitan University, to offer a wide range of accredited courses.
  • Expansion of Offerings: Grew from offering English Language courses (ELICOS) in 2006 to providing Vocational Education and Training (VET), Professional Year Programs, and Higher Education degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate) through various group entities.
  • Managed Campus Model: Successfully implemented a managed campus model, establishing campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, allowing partner universities to expand their reach without capital investment.
  • Innovation in Online Learning: Acquired IT Masters, an online delivery partner of Charles Sturt University, to expand its online education offerings and develop its own platform, ECA Online (EOL).
  • International Initiatives: Launched the “UniQuad” initiatives to bring Australian and UK university education to India, leveraging changes in Indian government policy to establish in-country education hubs.
  • Industry Recognition: The CEO of ECA, Rupesh Singh, met with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, to discuss higher education and sports training opportunities.
  • Student Support & Outcomes: Helped tens of thousands of international and domestic students transform their lives through education and targeted support services, focusing on employability and student welfare.
  • Academic Excellence Recognition: ECA College of Health Sciences (CHS) formally acknowledges outstanding student academic performance through the Dean’s Merit List and College awards. 

FACILITIES

ECA College offers modern facilities across its campuses to support learning and student life:

  • Classrooms
  • Computer labs
  • Internship placement support offices
  • Study spaces
  • Student services centre
  • Digital learning systems

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

Programs (selected vocational & postgraduate offerings):

  • Diploma of Business (BSB50120)
  • Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB40820)
  • Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB50620)
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420)
  • Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220)
  • Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security) (ICT60220)
  • Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (BSB80120) – 1 year or 2 year options

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

250

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 5,600 – AUD 17,050 per year

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately AUD 24,505 per year for accommodation, food, transport etc for international students.

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Off-Campus Accommodation, Sydney and Melbourne

Students typically stay in private rentals, homestays or shared apartments near the campus. These options offer flexibility and access to city conveniences for international students.
Details:

  • Benefit: Close to campus, public transport and city facilities
  • Room: Shared or private rooms depending on budget
  • Facilities: Furnished apartments, internet, kitchen, laundry (varies)
  • Price Range: Usually included within annual living cost estimate (~AUD 24,505 per year)