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.
• Ranked in the World’s Top 500 Universities by the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Rankings of the World’s Top Universities in 2006 and 2007
• Winner of The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards in the Education category in 2006 and 2007
• 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 emphasizes 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
• o Humanities –, Literature, Politics, History, Public Communication, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian
• Indigenous Australian Studies
• Psychology
• Social Work and Community Welfare
• Law, Business and the Creative Arts:
• Accounting
• Business
• Hospitality
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Law
• Marketing Tourism
• Management
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Creative Arts
• Science, Engineering and Information Technology:
• Botany
• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Information Technology
• Marine Biology
• Tropical Agricultural Science
• Zoology
• Health, Medicine & 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. It is also near to spectacular tropical beaches.

Contact Details

Name:	James Cook University
Provider Number:	00117J
Contact Person: Position:	Ms Christine Sharkey International Student Support
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
Mobile:
Email:	isccairns@jcu.edu.au
Website:	www.jcu.edu.au/international

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