Founded in 1970, James Cook University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Townsville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, Mackay, Beijing, Thursday Island, Mt Isa and Fiji. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, James Cook University (JCU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. James Cook University (JCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 48 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Name | James Cook University |
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Acronym | JCU |
Founded | 1970 Origins date back to 1961 |
Motto | Crescente Luce Light ever increasing |
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Address | 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas Townsville (population range: 50,000-249,999) 4811 Queensland Australia |
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T | +61 (0)7 4781 4111 |
F | +61 (0)7 4779 6371 |
Other locations | Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, Mackay, Beijing, Thursday Island, Mt Isa and Fiji |
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Local students Local student | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
International students Int'l student | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | James Cook University, International Student Centre Townsville 4811 +61 (0)7 4781 5255 1800 246 446 |
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Religious Affiliation | None |
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