Details
University Location | Townsville or Cairns, Queensland |
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Address | 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas QLD 4814, Australia |
Main Campus | Townsville |
City Population | 194,000 |
Student Population | 22,000 |
Int'l Student Population | 6,640 |
Semester 1 Start | February |
Semester 2 Start | July |
Overview
Born for the Tropics
One of the world’s leading institutions focusing on the tropics, James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. JCU’s unique location enables students to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.
The 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings places JCU in the top 300 universities in the world. JCU is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.
JCU also recognizes their special obligation to be relevant to their own region and have forged close links into the economy and social fabric of the northern Queensland. The university is dedicated to ensuring that teaching, learning, and research is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.
Why Study Here?
Canadian students at JCU love the fact that they can study exceptional professional degrees in a beautiful, natural environment. JCU programs are hands-on and academics work closely with industry leaders to ensure degrees prepare you for “real world” careers, especially those focused on rural and remote health.
Some of the most popular study areas among Canadian students include medicine, dentistry, law, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health, sciences, and teaching.
Location Details
Townsville
JCU’s main campus is in Townsville, which is a thriving coastal city and port, and a stepping-off point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef. The resort regions of the Whitsunday Islands and Mission Beach are within easy reach.
JCU is in a tropical area, which has a regional setting as opposed to a big city setting. The population of the area reflects many university towns in Canada, and OzTREKK students enjoy the gorgeous, hot weather and the friendliness of Northern Queenslanders. The City of Townsville provides you with the feeling of a small-town atmosphere, yet there is plenty to see and do in and around the city. The campus is set in the bush and provides students the ability to relax while at school. As a smaller university, JCU staff members are approachable and friendly, and students enjoy the attention they receive upon arrival and throughout their program.
Cairns
With more than 2 million visitors annually, Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and this is where JCU’s second largest campus is located. Attractions include two World Heritage natural environments—the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Wet Tropics ancient rainforests. Nearby resort regions include Port Douglas and Mission Beach, and the picturesque Atherton Tablelands and outback Queensland are within easy reach.
Weather
North Queensland is well known for embracing a safe and relaxed tropical lifestyle. Established Indigenous, European and Asian communities add to the cultural diversity of the region not usually found outside of the capital cities. Both Townsville and Cairns enjoy excellent tropical climates for most of the academic year including autumn, winter, and spring, and an average winter temperature of around 25°C. Yes, we said winter.
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