James Cook University

1. Subheading
www.jcu.edu.au/international
Creating
a brighter future

2. Study in the tropics
• In the top 4% of universities world-wide.*
• Tri-campus University with over 300 course
offerings in Australia (Cairns and Townsville) and
Singapore.
• Over 20,000 students including 6,000 international
students from 100 nationalities, across campuses.
• Study areas include science, business, education,
engineering, health, humanities and more.
* 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities, published by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

3. Rankings
JCU is ranked 8th
on the number of
Laureate
Fellowships
awarded by the
Australian
Government,
putting it ahead of
larger Australian
institutions.
As Australia’s pre-
eminent tropical
research university,
JCU is ranked first
in the world for
citations in the
field of Coral Reef
Ecology according
to Essential
Science Indicators.
The Academic
Ranking of World
Universities
(AWU) places
JCU as one of
the world's
leading
academic and
research
institutions, in
the top 4% of
universities in the
world, based on
research
excellence.
Nature Publishing
Index places JCU
as 30th overall in
the Asia-Pacific
for overall
research and first
in Earth and
Environmental
Sciences.
JCU has
received the
Australian
Government's
highest ranking
of 'well above
world standard'
for research in
Ecology,
Environmental
Science and
Medical
Microbiology.

4. BY AIR
Townsville to:
Cairns 50 minutes
Brisbane 1 hour & 45 minutes
Sydney 2 hours & 45 minutes
Melbourne 3 hours & 50 minutes
BY ROAD
Townsville to:
Cairns 4 hours
Brisbane 16 hours
Sydney 27 hours
Melbourne 31 hours
Where we are

5. The JCU Advantage
Australia’s
University for the
tropics
Internationally
recognised
Teaching and
research reputation
for excellence
Supportive study
environment
Relaxed
tropical lifestyle
Lower cost of living
than Australian
capital cities
English
immersion in a
true Australian
setting

6. Our
campuses

7. JCU Townsville
• Lively on-campus community, with a
grocery store, post office, cafés and
licensed bar, fitness facilities and health
clinics.
• On-campus accommodation houses around
1,400 students.
• Campus is 386 hectares of natural parkland
setting.
• Award-winning student facilities offering
state-of-the-art technology.
• Substantial research structures and
facilities.
International focus
12% of student
population is
international

8. JCU Townsville
International focus
12% of student
population is
international
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library
Learning Spaces

10. Modern facilities
Clinical Practices Building
• Established in 2013
• $44 million land-mark building
• 5 levels to building, with
• medical practice
• dental clinic
• physiotherapy
• café, pharmacy and grocery
• Centre for students to experience
clinical practice involving public
patients
Education Central
• Established in 2013
• Won Australasian architectural
award
• Contemporary learning space
• Central to student services

12. JCU Cairns
• On-campus community, with a student
refectory, café, licensed bar, gym, sporting
oval and basketball court.
• Accommodation partners offer student
housing close to campus.
• Unparalleled natural rainforest setting.
• Smaller class sizes allow for accessible
teaching staff and excellent academic
support.
• Stepping off point to the Great Barrier Reef.
International focus
10% of student
population is
international

13. JCU Cairns
International focus
10% of student
population is
international
Cairns attractions:
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Daintree rainforests
Surrounded by rainforest-
covered mountains
Located near the northern
beaches

15. Modern facilities
• Established in 2009
• An institute for advanced
studies in the social sciences
and humanities
• Brings together the expertise
and intellectual resources of
more than 20 academic
disciplines
• Home to leading national and
international scholars
• Established in 2008
• Funded by a grant of $52.5m
• One of only three dental
schools in Australia
• State-of-the art facilities
include an 80-seat dental
simulation laboratory, science
laboratories, dental clinic and
student home group rooms
Dentistry clinic and
teaching space
Cairns Institute

17. Multi-campus University
JCU Singapore
• JCU’s offshore campus in Asia
• Degrees in Business, IT and
Psychology
• Fast track trimester schedule
• Part of Inter-campus Mobility
program
• New campus location in 2015
JCU Brisbane
• Russo Higher Education
operated campus
• Located in Brisbane city
• Courses in Accounting,
Business, IT, Tourism and
Hospitality Management
• Free job search services
• Fast-track trimester schedule
• Masters internships available

18. Life in the tropics

20. Studying at JCU

21. Studying at JCU
• Over 300 courses offered
• Two intakes per year –
February and July
• Mix of lecturers, tutorials and
laboratory sessions (also fieldwork
and intensive subjects)
• Usually 4 subjects per semester
(12 credit points)
Promotes
independent
thinking,
analysis and
discussion

23. What can I study?
Level of study
• Diploma
• Bachelor
• Masters (Coursework or
Research)
• PhD’s
• Study Abroad program
(semester/year)
• Exchange program
Popular study areas

24. Pathways to
JCU
On-campus English
Language Centres offer
a number of English
Language programs:
• English for
Academic Purposes-
Direct Entry English
Program
• General English
Program
• International English
Language Testing
System Preparation
Course
English
JCU offers a number of
pathway programs for
students looking for
entry into a JCU degree.
• Credit for Previous Studies
• Diploma of Higher Education
• Postgraduate Qualifying Program
(PQP)- Business
• Research Pathways
Academic
International students who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be
eligible to receive a ‘packaged offer’. Students who are eligible for this option
undertake alternative studies that are linked into the JCU program of their choice.

25. Academic structure
Two divisions make up JCU’s academic structure, within these are Colleges:
Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
• Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
• Healthcare Sciences
• Medicine and Dentistry
Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
• Business, Law and Governance
• Arts, Society and Education
• Marine and Environmental Sciences
• Science, Technology and Engineering

26. College of Public Health,
Medical and Veterinary Sciences
Public Health and
Tropical Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Veterinary Sciences
Molecular Sciences
Courses that make
a difference to the
unique health
issues facing the
tropics

27. Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Nursing, Midwifery
and Nutrition
Psychology
Sports and Exercise
Science
College of Healthcare Sciences
Students have a
variety of choices
when it comes to
the delivery of
healthcare.

28. Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
College of Medicine and
Dentistry
Exceptional
opportunities for
hands-on
development of
clinical skills.

29. Law
Accounting
Information Technology
Economics and
Marketing
Tourism
Governance and
Management
College of Business, Law
and Governance
Students have the
opportunity to
learn skills across
a number of
disciplines

30. Education
Social Sciences
Social Work
Arts and Creative
Media
College of Arts, Society
and Education
Students have the
opportunity to
learn skills across
a number of
disciplines
Internationally
recognised standard,
with emphasis on
people and
societies in
the tropics

31. Marine and
Ecosystems Impacts
Aquaculture and
Fisheries
Sustainability and
Environmental Design
Terrestrial Ecosystems
and Climate
Change
College of Marine and
Environmental Sciences
With campuses
located near the
Great Barrier Reef
JCU offers
students a
practical focus
on study

32. Infrastructure & Design
Earth and Oceans
Matter and Materials
Intelligent Systems,
Information & Modeling
Cyclone Testing Station
Economic Geology
Research Unit
College of Science, Technology
and Engineering
Teaching staff have
received numerous
National Teaching
and Learning
Awards for
Excellence in
Teaching.

33. Why JCU

34. A practical focus
Many subjects offer field trips, which allow students to study in the
natural environmental and gain practical experience.
Students have access to unique environments and facilities such as:
• Orpheus Island Research Station
• Great Barrier Reef
• Daintree Rainforest
• Indigenous heritage
• Outback savannahs
• Unique flora and fauna

36. Research Strengths
The unique tropical location of JCU allows nationally significant and
internationally recognised research to be conducted by both staff and students.
Areas of Strength
• Marine Science
• Earth Science
• Climate Change
• Tropical Biology and
Conservation
• Biotechnology and
Molecular Sciences
• People, Identity, Place –
intellectual, social,
economic and cultural
dynamics
JCU Research
Facilities
• Australian Research
Council's Centre of
Excellence for Coral Reef
Studies
• Daintree Rainforest
Observatory
• Orpheus Island Research
Station
• The Cairns Institute

38. JCU Career Development
Program
Students are taught how to make the most of their studies and to enable
them to actively pursue their career goals with the following streams:
• University Preparation
• Career Preparation
• Work Placement Preparation
• Career Management
• Graduate Careers
• Workplace Resilience
Students who successfully complete the program are given a certificate
to add to their portfolio.

40. International JCU graduates:
• learn the skills needed to succeed in their chosen career
• gain qualifications that are recognised globally.
Program Profile
JCU Career Development Program
Students are taught how to make the most of their studies
and to enable them to actively pursue their career goals,
from University Preparation to Career Management and
Workplace Resilience.
Graduate outcomes

41. • There are on and off campus
accommodation options
available to suit a variety of
needs and budgets
• A central service is available
to all students looking for
accommodation, on or off
campus
• A temporary accommodation
service is available to students
who need short-term living
arrangements when they arrive
Money Matters
On-campus accommodation
weekly rates per semester:
Lowest (self-catered):
$204 - $222
Highest (full board):
$287 - $312
Off-campus housing
costs per week:
Rent (share only): $120 - $170
Total (including food, utilities and
travel): $350 - $450
Accommodation

43. Living in North Queensland
 Safe and friendly
 Lower cost of living
 Strong and diverse economy
 Tropical climate
 Multicultural environment
 Proximity to Reef, Outback and
Rainforest
 Part-time job opportunities
 Relaxed lifestyle

44. Affordable Living
Expense Approximate cost (A$)
Rent (share only) $120 - $170
Food $100
Electricity $30
Transport/Travel $25 - $30
Miscellaneous $50
TOTAL PER WEEK $325 - $380
TOTAL PER YEAR $16,900 - $19,760
All costs are approximate and are subject
to change. Rent is based on sharing a
privately rented house. Students will need
to factor in the cost of text books as well.
Costs vary depending on the subject.
Approximate total living costs
The following provides a guide to the approximate cost of living in Townsville and Cairns.

45. Attractions
 Great Barrier Reef
 Atherton Tablelands
 Whitsunday Islands
 Magnetic Island
 Green Island
 The Strand
 Daintree Rainforest
 The Outback
 Scuba Diving
 Kuranda Sky rail
 Billabong Sanctuary & Reef HQ Aquarium
 Airlie Beach

46. Free arrival reception service:
JCU offers a free arrival service from the Townsville airport,
bus or train station
Welcome:
A compulsory Welcome Session gives comprehensive
information to international students
Orientation program:
Information session, tours, social events and opportunities
available to meet staff and fellow students
Planning study:
Students have a central location to go to for academic
advice and support
Student Support
Orientation Week
•Official Welcome to
JCU
•Introduction to college
•Meet with academic
advisors
•Variety of social events
•Workshops and tour

47. Returning Home program
Advice on graduation procedures, travel arrangements, reverse culture
shock, and how to stay in touch with JCU.
Alumni
All JCU students who have completed their studies are eligible to be part
of the JCU alumni group
A comprehensive guide
International students are given the Preparing to go home guide, with
topics from Reverse Culture Shock to Graduation.
Feature text
here
Returning home

48. The JCU Advantage
Australia’s
University for the
tropics
Internationally
recognised
Teaching and
research reputation
for excellence
Supportive study
environment
Relaxed
tropical lifestyle
Lower cost of living
than Australian
capital cities
English
immersion in a
true Australian
setting

49. Find out more
International Recruitment
Email: iscmarketing@jcu.edu.au
Aditya Vaddiparthi: Aditya.Vaddiparthi@jcu.edu.au
Dhanya Bhatia: Dhanya.Bhatia@jcu.edu.au
Web: jcu.edu.au/international
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50. Education agent resources
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Online agent database: www.AscentOne.com
Marketing Resources:
Website: www.jcu.edu.au/international
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