International Undergraduate Prospectus - James Cook University

Total student enrolments are
over 20,000 and growing,
including over 6,000
international students from
100 countries. International
students have a choice of
more than 300 programs
available to study across
JCU’s three campuses.
Did you know
With degrees accredited by leading
professional organisations, JCU
received five stars in The Good
Universities Guide 2012 for graduate
success in getting a job.
Did you know
Our research capabilities give
undergraduate students opportunities
for field trips, industry links, experience
at research stations and access to what
would be postgraduate-only facilities at
many other universities.
International recognition
A JCU qualification is internationally
recognised for excellence. The Institute
of Higher Education, which compiles the
Academic Ranking of World Universities, ranks
JCU as one of the world’s leading academic
and research institutions. In 2012, JCU was
placed in the top 4% grouping of more than
14,000 universities in the world. * In Asia and
the Pacific, we are placed in the top 100.
Practical focus
JCU courses will give you opportunities
for hands-on experience from internships,
vacation, placements, capstone subjects,
and real-world projects with business, industry
and government organisations, to field trips
in the natural environments of northern
Queensland, Asia Pacific and beyond. JCU
works with employers and industry groups
to make sure its courses reflect best
industry practice.
Study across countries
JCU students have the unique opportunity
to participate in intercampus exchange,
allowing you to study across JCU’s Australian
and Singapore campuses. In addition, JCU’s
Exchange Program allows students to study
one or two semesters abroad at over 40
partner institutions around the world.
Supportive study environment
JCU strives to create a student centered
learning environment where students can take
full advantage of their university experience.
With friendly campuses, smaller class sizes,
accessible teaching staff, and excellent support
services including study skills and student
mentor programs, JCU students receive the
personal attention they need to achieve
their best.
Teaching excellence
Study with us and you will learn from expert
teachers. Over the past five years, JCU
academics have won more than 39 citations
for teaching excellence from the Australian
Teaching and Learning Council – more
teaching awards than many larger universities.
Research intensive
The unique location of James Cook
University allows nationally significant and
internationally recognised research to be
conducted by both staff and students. Much
research focus is based on the industries
and environments of northern Australia
including marine biology, biodiversity, tropical
environmental studies, earth sciences/geology,
engineering, tropical health and tourism.
JCU is a member of the national alliance,
Innovative Research Universities and is one
of the world’s leading research universities in
the tropics.
The power of place
JCU’s tropical location sets it apart from any
other university in the world. Our campuses
in Cairns and Townsville are close to the
Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the
Wet Tropics. With a ‘living laboratory’ at
your doorstep, JCU’s tropical location gives
you a unique opportunity to bring your
studies to life.
* Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012.
This ranking system is widely acknowledged as a leading global indicator of university status.
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