James Cook University (JCU) is a public research university located in Queensland, Australia. Here are some detailed information about James Cook University:

Overview

Founded: 1970

Country: Australia

Main campus locations:

Townsville

Cairns

Singapore

Other learning centers: Sydney, Melbourne, Mackay, Mount Isa and Thursday Island

Educational philosophy

James Cook University is known for its outstanding contributions to tropical research. The school is committed to providing high-quality teaching and research, with a particular focus on environmental science, marine biology, tropical medicine and health, tourism management and other fields. JCU emphasizes practical education and works closely with the industry to ensure that course content is consistent with actual work needs.

Disciplines and Courses

Main Colleges

College of Arts

College of Biomedical and Health Sciences

School of Business

School of Education

School of Science and Technology

School of Law

School of Science

Featured Majors

Environmental Protection: including ecology, biodiversity conservation, etc.

Hotel Management and Tourism: JCU's hotel management and tourism management majors enjoy a high reputation internationally.

Project Management and Hospital Management: These areas are also one of JCU's strengths.

Finance and Financial Management: Offers a wide range of business-related courses.

Psychology: Especially clinical psychology and social psychology.

Business and Environmental Sciences: Combines business knowledge with expertise in environmental science.

Tropical Medicine: Focuses on the research and treatment of tropical diseases.

Marine Sciences: Especially in the research of the Great Barrier Reef.

Features

Geographical advantages: The main campus is located near the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, providing unique natural laboratories and research opportunities.

Internationalization: Attracts students from all over the world, and the campus culture is diverse.

Research Strength: Has significant research results in many fields, especially in tropical research.

Modern Facilities: Has advanced teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other professional facilities.

Industry Connections: Maintain close ties with the industry to provide students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Singapore Campus: In 2003, a direct international campus was established in Singapore. It is the only overseas public university that operates a direct campus in Singapore and enjoys the policy support of local universities in Singapore.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate admission requirements:

Completion of high school with good grades

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.0 or above, no less than 6.0 for each item, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Graduate admission requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.5 or above, no less than 6.0 for each item, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Some courses may require relevant work experience or pass specific exams

Fees

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level. Generally speaking, international undergraduate tuition fees are approximately between 24,000 and 35,000 Australian dollars per year, and graduate tuition fees may be higher.

Living expenses: Depends on personal lifestyle and region, but estimated living expenses are between 15,000 and 20,000 Australian dollars per year.

Rankings

JCU is usually ranked between 400-500 in the QS World University Rankings, but the specific ranking varies from year to year and across different indicators.

In some specific subject areas, such as environmental science, marine science and public health, JCU has a high ranking globally.

Contact details

Address: Douglas Campus, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia

Tel: +61 7 4781 4000