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James Cook University/CRICOS Provider Code:00117J

James Cook University

Overview

With its main campuses located in Townsville and Cairns, James Cook University is a tropical university with an international reputation for research excellence in the areas of ecology and the environment, plants and animals, coral reefs and geoscience along with tourism.

This award-winning  University provides a safe and friendly environment for study and research and is staffed by highly qualified, leading academics  who are innovative in their teaching methods and internationally recognised in their fields. The University is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, ensuring a first-rate education for students and excellence in research.


Location

James Cook University is located on tropical north coast Queensland, in the cities of Townsville and Cairns, while it has urban campuses in Brisbane and Singapore. Both Townsville and Cairns are modern cities that have been growing rapidly in recent years, yet still preserving their laid-back, tropical way of life. Both cities feature prominently in Queensland’s history, from the booms in pearling in the Torres Strait and the gold rushes, featuring in the cattle, mining, fishing and sugar cane industries up til the present day. Both cities are relaxed, cosmopolitan and multicultural, set in the stunning environment of the northern tropics of the state.


Campuses

Townsville campus is set in nearly 400 hectares of natural bushland about 13 kilometres from the city’s CBD. Facilitieis include research and teaching facilities, student accommodation, sporting facilities bars s and cafes and library.

Cairns campus is located among coastal mountains around 15 kilometres north of the CBD. Facilities include student accommodation on the beach opposite campus, research and teaching buildings, gymnasium and sporting facilities, bar and café.

Brisbane campus is located in the CBD and specialises in business studies and information technology. The campus offers a three-trimester academic year to help fast-track studies and offers access to jup-support services and English language studies.

Singapore campus offers fast track degree studies and lower course fees. The training is at the same standard as the Australian campuses. The city is the busiest port in the world characterised by state-of-the-art communications and information technology, and a very affordable lifestyle.

 

• Benefit from the internationally recognised excellence of JCU”S particular focus which includes Environmental, Earth and Marine sciences and Tourism

• Enjoy flexible degree pathways in a supportive environment that is characterised by excellence in its academic and research activities

• Study up to date degrees that are academically excellent and relevant to the real world

• Live and study in unique Australian tropical regions that incorporate World Heritage areas of great natural beauty

• Meet other students from Australia and overseas in a relaxed and supportive environment that lets youexperience Australian living and form lasting friendships

 

 

 

 

 

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