James Cook University of North Queensland is named after the British
explorer Captain James Cook. It originated as the University
College of Townsville, a part of the University of Queensland, in 1961. The University offers, above all, a
personalized learning experience.
JCU is growing rapidly and has campuses in
Townsville, Cairns and
Mackay. The University has strong links with educational and research
institutions and facilities around the world, particularly in the United
States and South - East Asia.
The main campuses of James Cook University of North Queensland are
located in Townsville and Cairns, both attractive tropical coastal cities
with multicultural populations of more the 100,000. Both campuses offer a
safe and friendly environment for study and socializing.
Townsville
The Townsville campus is located in bushland approximately 12
kilometers from the CBD whilst the Cairns campus, bordered by rainforest,
is located in the suburb of Smithfield. Access to World Heritage listed
rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef is easily afforded by both
cities.
Cairns
Cairns is serviced by many direct international flights each week. A
one – hour connecting flight to Townsville is available on a daily basis.
Coach and train travel to Townsville provides a more leisurely and scenic
alternative.
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AT A GLANCE
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University location: |
Townsville and Cairns, Queensland |
On campus enrollment |
8,700 |
Overseas Students: |
400 |
Required GPA: |
3.0/4.0 |
Housing options available: |
On-campus residential college,
apartment |
Academic highlights: |
Tropical Marine Biology, Environmental
Science |