Australia
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
Contact studyabroad@sdsu.edu at the International Student Center for more information
Location: Cairns & Townsville
Population: 140,000 & 160,000 respectively
Language of Instruction: English
PROFILE
Diverse environments, vibrant communities and challenging academic programs – just a few of the reasons why so many students choose to study abroad at James Cook University. No other university can offer such a wide range of classes in the shadow of two of the world's finest natural heritage areas - The Wet Tropics Rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef. JCU provides a choice of classes to broaden your academic experience and enrich your personal outlook. The University's innovative teaching styles encourage personal achievement. Research excellence ensures that the curriculum is constantly informed by discovery.
LOCALE
North Queensland is well known for embracing a relaxed tropical lifestyle. The cities of Cairns and Townsville, where JCU's main campuses are located, also boast modern civic facilities and multicultural populations not usually found outside of capital cities. Established Indigenous, European and Asian communities add to the cultural diversity of the region. Of course, the Barrier Reef Islands, Ancient Growth Rainforests and tropical beaches are all there to explore. The outback is just as accessible and provides opportunities to experience the Australia of legend.
DIVISIONS
Faculty of Law, Business & Creative Arts, Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences
LANGUAGE NOTES
All courses done in English.
ROOM AND BOARD
Townsville Campus
On-campus accommodation is available at the Townsville campus for around 1,400
students. There are 8 University colleges or halls of residence available for
students to choose from.
John Flynn College - provides catered accommodation for male and female
students on campus, and self-catering accommodation for 20 students; also
wheelchair accessible
St Mark’s College - catered accommodation for male and female students
St Paul’s College - catered single study/bedroom accommodation for male
and female students in separate wings
St Raphael’s College - catered accommodation for female students only in
single study/bedrooms
University Hall – combination of catered and self-catered facilities for
male and female students
Western Hall– catered accommodation facilities for male and female
students
George Roberts Hall – motel style accommodation consisting of three or
four bedrooms located around a lounge and kitchenette with shared bathroom
Rotary International House – self-catered residence for male and female
Cairns Campus
Cairns Student Lodge – Situated 400 metres (approximately 1300 feet)
from the JCU Cairns campus, provides fully catered accommodation. Facilities
include Internet access, a swimming pool, barbecue area, volleyball courts,
dining room, conference facilities, and an on-site manager. Cairns Student
Lodge is linked to the JCU campus by a pedestrian walkway/bicycle path.
JCU Oyster Court Apartments - offering self-catering student apartments
at nearby Trinity Beach. Each apartment includes four bedrooms, a living area,
kitchen and bathroom. Trinity Beach is on the main bus route to the campus and
the city, a ten-minute walk to the beach and a five-minute bus ride from JCU.
EXCHANGE DATES
Semester 1: February-June, Semester 2: July-November
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
None