Our locations
Townsville
The City
Townsville is the major administrative centre of northeastern Australia. Its varied and fast growing economy means that there are many employment opportunities in the city, both for JCU graduates and for students seeking part-time work to help finance their study. The city is also a stepping off point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef – two hours away by boat, and is one hour from the Wet Tropics rainforests of Paluma. The resort regions of Mission Beach and the Whitsunday islands are also within easy reach. Students have a wealth of sporting, cultural and entertainment options available. www.townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au
The Campus
James Cook University’s largest campus, with over 12,000 students including approximately 1,500 enrolled international students, is located in a peaceful 386-hectare setting of natural bush and parkland full of native Australian flora and fauna. The campus is nestled in the residential suburb of Douglas, close to the Ross River, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the city centre. The Townsville campus offers a range of activities and facilities for students including ?? retail stores ?? cafes and food and drink outlets ?? bookshop ?? gym, sporting facilities and many active clubs and societies ?? swimming pool ?? performance space ?? accommodation service ?? counselling and career services ?? main JCU library
There is also a student mall with dining options, a post office and hairdresser on campus. The Medical Centre is situated next to Townsville Hospital, opposite the campus and a variety of sporting clubs and student societies are available for students to join. Students have round-the-clock access to the university’s wireless computer network that covers the majority of the campus. Students from diverse backgrounds live on campus in colleges and halls of residence, and with free parking available in several areas of the university, on-campus childcare options and a spacious layout, the campus has a true community atmosphere. New developments are underway as part of JCU’s Discovery Rise project.
Did you know
The beautiful Townsville and Cairns campuses are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. Learn more at our interactive Discover Nature website www.jcu.edu.au/discovernature
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