Founded
in 1969
James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia's leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant, mulit-campus university with its main sites in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns and an international campus in Singapore.
JCU is a world-class university ranked in the top two per cent of tertiary institutions in the world. JCU develops graduates who have the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed and thrive in a global workforce. JCU campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to allow optimal learning experiences.
Their cutting-edge lecture theaters and their small tutorial sizes are designed to encourage collaborative learning and problem-solving. JCU’s external study options offer flexibility for students who want to complete courses at their own pace or from a distance.
| Campus name | Number of weeks | Min residence fee | Max residence fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Campus | 41 | $9,880 AUD | $13,980 AUD |
| Cairns Campus | 41 | $7,340 AUD | $11,850 AUD |
$4,944 AUD
$7,404 AUD
$14,532 AUD
your annual rent (Off-campus) in Townsville
JCU Halls of Residence is made up of three residences; University Hall, George Roberts Hall and Rotary International House, together housing over 650 students which include courts, swimming pool, Sport & Recreation Department, rugby union and soccer fields.
Sunbus provides a regular bus service to and from the campus, city and suburbs in both Townsville and Cairns. A 50% concession fare is available for tertiary students on all TransLink public transport services, regional qconnect bus services and approved regional ferry services. To travel on tertiary concession fares in regional Queensland, students will be required to meet all of the eligibility criteria and carry a current student ID with a valid tertiary concession sticker attached.
$31,560 AUD
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