James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is a leading Australian research university with research expertise in areas such as marine biology, the environment, tropical health and agriculture. JCU offers excellent research facilities that encourage innovation. The university offers researchers access to specialist research facilities such as research vessels, island and rainforest field stations as well state of the art satellite technology. JCU's research partners include the eight National Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).

JCU has ideal campus locations in tropical north Queensland. The low cost of living, easy access to public amenities and the wide range of programs make JCU the right choice for international students.

Cricos Provider Code:  00117JTotal number of International Students:The total number of students is 13,189. Percentage wise, international students comprise 10% of this number.  Major areas of study:Some of the major fields which you can specialise in include :

• Accounting & Finance
• Business & Commerce
• Biomedical Science
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Foreign languages
• History
• Information Technology
• Journalism
• Law
• Marine Science & biology
• Medicine
• Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• The Sciences
• Psychology
• Zoology

Accommodation:
JCU's Accommodation Service provides on-campus accomodation at the Townsville campus for some 1,300 students.

Scholarship availability:
There are two types of scholarships available to international students:

AusAID scholarships are available to students from a few developing countries wishing to study in Australia. For the finer details, please contact your nearest diplomatic mission in your home country.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are available to post-graduate students. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships for undergraduate students at present.