James Cook University

James Cook University is a leading teaching and research university in a unique tropical setting.

With campuses in Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane and Singapore, JCU is recognised internationally as a research university that focuses on the needs of the tropics and northern Australia. JCU has an international reputation in areas such as marine biology, environmental studies, earth sciences, Indigenous studies, tropical health and medicine, tropical agriculture and tourism.

Students from more than 26 countries study at JCU's Cairns campus in Tropical North Queensland and enjoy a quality education at a modern, friendly campus with the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforest on their doorstep.

Key Features

• A leading research University specialising in tropical, environmental, rural and remote studies.
• JCU is among only 17 Australian universities to feature in the top 400 universities in the world in the 2008 Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities. In the Asia-Pacific region, JCU is ranked in the top 100.
• JCU is one of only 13 Australian universities to feature in the top 500 in the ranking by Higher Education Evaluation & Accreditation Council of Taiwan (2007)
• JCU is a member of the select group, Innovative Research Universities Australia, one of only three university alliances recognised by the peak body Universities Australia
• Seven JCU academics won national Carrick Award citations for Australian university teaching in 2008, a prestigious award highlighting outstanding contributions to student learning
• Safe, friendly campus nestled at the base of World Heritage rainforest and with the Great Barrier Reef only 1.5 hours away by boat
• Offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees
• Supportive study environment, highly qualified teachers, exceptional facilities and a friendly environment that emphasises personal contact between students and academics
• An English Language Centre located on campus

Study Areas available in Cairns

• Arts, Education and Social Sciences:
• Anthropology, Archaeology and Sociology
• Education
• Humanities -, Literature, Politics, History, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian
• Indigenous Australian Studies
• Psychology
• Social Work and Community Welfare
• Law, Business and the Creative Arts:
• Accounting
• Business
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Law
• Marketing Tourism
• Management
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Tourism Management
• Creative Arts
• Science & Engineering:
• Ecology and Conservation
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Marine Biology
• Natural Resource Management
• Plant Science
• Zoology
• Medicine, Health & and Molecular Sciences:
• Nursing Sciences
• Sport and Exercise Science

Location

The campus is nestled at the base of mountains covered in World Heritage-listed rainforest, yet only a 15 minute drive from the centre of Cairns, a dynamic multicultural city. The campus is also close to spectacular tropical beaches.

Contact Details

Name:	James Cook University
Provider Number	00117J
Contact Person: Position:	Mrs Christine Martyn International Student Advisor
Postal Address:	PO Box 6811 Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Street Address:	McGregor Rd, Smithfield Queensland 4870
Phone:	++61 7 4042 1558
Fax:	++61 7 4042 1580
Email:	isccairns@jcu.edu.au
Website:	www.jcu.edu.au/international

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