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Choose JCU?
Quality Degrees
James Cook University offers International students an extensive
set of study choices at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.
In all, there are over 170 undergraduate and over 120 postgraduate
courses that range across Arts and Social Science, Business and
Law, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Information Technology
and Science, and Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences.
Real-World Experience
JCU students are encouraged to gain practical experience while they
study, including practical sessions, field trips, internships and
vacation placements, ensuring graduates are job-ready.
Supportive Study Environment
JCU is renowned for its friendliness and sense of family. Small
class sizes, accessible teaching staff, friendly campuses and effective
support services give students the personal attention they need
to achieve their best.
Teaching Excellence
Our teaching staff are highly qualified and dedicated, with an above
average proportion of academic staff with PhD's and JCU academics
considered leaders in their fields. Innovation in the use of teaching
styles and teaching technologies is fundamental to JCU's approach
to teaching.
Leading Research
As a high-ranking research university, JCU has an international
reputation for expertise in matters relating to the tropics-in marine
biology, environmental studies, tropical health, and tourism-just
to name a few. Specialist research facilities include island and
rainforest field stations, research vessels, satellite technology,
biomedical laboratories and historical collections. JCU is a partner
in eight national Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), including
the CRC for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the CRC
for Sustainable Tourism.
Unique Region
JCU's main campuses are located in the tropical North Queensland
cities of Townsville and Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef and
the rainforests around the corner. JCU also partners with Holmes
Colleges Australia in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, adding vibrant
city life and culture to its campuses. JCU Singapore gives students
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