James Cook University (JCU)
One of the world's leading education institutions focusing on the tropics, James Cook University (JCU) is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet Tropics, the dry savannahs, and the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Studying in such a unique environment enables students from Australia and around the world to live and study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any other university in the world.
Ranked in the top 4% of the world's tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, JCU is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and research, with discoveries that make a difference. JCU conducts nationally significant and internationally recognised research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine & health care.
Since its establishment in 1970, JCU has expanded into a multi-campus institution with its main campuses in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns, and Singapore.
JCU's students come from many backgrounds, promoting a rich cultural and experiential diversity on campus. Its undergraduate and postgraduate courses span the Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, Information Technology and Social Sciences.
JCU degrees are accredited by leading professional organisations and interationally recognised. The University's broad range of study areas means students may combine areas of personal interest into a customised study plan. iQAustralia can assist you to put together a study plan to suit your needs. Many of JCU's courses include opportunities to gain hands-on experience from internships, vacation placements, and real-world projects with business, industry and government. Field trips take in the spectacular ecosystems of surrounding area.
JCU strives to create an educational environment where students learn to 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.
For more information about all that JCU has to offer please visit www.jcu.edu.au.