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James Cook University
Education for a confident future
James Cook University (JCU) offers students an
outstanding education.
The Academic Ranking of World Universities
positions JCU as a leading academic and research
institution. JCU is placed in the top four per cent
of more than 10,000 universities in the world.
Among Asian and Pacific universities, JCU ranks
in the top 100.
Like all the best universities, JCU has a five-star
rating from the Good Universities Guide for
graduate employment.
The University’s focus is to create a brighter
future for life in the tropics through graduates
and discoveries that make a difference.
JCU’s main campuses are in the heart of the
tropics – Cairns, Singapore and Townsville.
Australian students are able to study for a
semester in Singapore, the thriving business hub
of Southeast Asia.
Study centres are located in Mackay, Mount Isa,
Thursday Island, Atherton and Malanda, and
there is a campus in Brisbane operated by Russo
Higher Education.
JCU offers a comprehensive range of courses,
including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary
Science, Nursing, Allied Health, Science,
Engineering, Law, Business, IT, Multimedia
Journalism, Education, Creative Arts, Arts,
Languages and the Social Sciences. Many courses
include tropical and global perspectives.

The world of the tropics is attracting increasing
global focus. And no wonder. The tropics is
home to more than 40 per cent of the earth’s
population, and some 80 per cent of all species.
The world’s tropical zone is a powerhouse
of promise, with economies in tropical regions
growing at a faster rate than the rest of the world.

An exceptional reputation

The Australian campuses are located near
the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef
Marine Park and the rainforests of the Wet
Tropics region. This unique environment attracts
students from around the world.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The University values Australian Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Island cultures. JCU is proud to have
a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander students than many
other universities.
Graduates are equipped with internationally
recognised qualifications, leadership skills and
self-reliance, and make valuable contributions
to their professional fields, and t