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Location : Australia ,Queensland
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James Cook University is unique among Australian universities, woven into the intellectual, economic and social fabric of our tropical locations.
JCU is Queensland’s second oldest university. It started its journey as the University College of Townsville in 1961, under the stewardship of the University of Queensland, and in 1970, James Cook University was established with its founding legislation providing the mandate for the strategic direction the University has pursued, to seek knowledge-based ways to help the world’s tropical regions prosper.
JCU is defined by the tropics. Its main campuses are in the heart of the tropics – Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. The campuses are complemented and extended by regional and remote study centres and research stations. JCU’s Australian campuses and field stations are located near the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics region. This unique environment attracts students from around the world.
JCU plays a key role in preparing the professional workforce for northern Australia, and the University offers a comprehensive suite of professionally accredited programs including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, veterinary sciences, psychology, nursing, sport and exercise science, engineering, law, education, and a range of programs in business, science, social science and humanities.
JCU has an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research, with recognised strengths in environmental science and management; coral reef science, ecology, and fisheries sciences; geology; evolutionary biology; organic and inorganic chemistry; oceanography; physical geography and environmental geoscience; medical microbiology, tropical health and medicine, vector-borne diseases; immunology; archaeology, and linguistics. The University is ranked among the top 2 per cent of the universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities).
JCU is home to 24 major research centres and institutes, including the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, The Cairns Institute and the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM).
For the past six years, JCU has received five stars for job success in the Good Universities Guide. Employers value JCU graduates for their combination of theoretical and practical experience as well as their communication and technology skills.
Courses
Admission
Students are required to meet a standard of English language proficiency in order to study at JCU. There are also academic entry requirements and individual program requirements that need to be met for entry into undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Undergraduate academic entry requirements
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Country |
Requirement |
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Austria |
Maturity Certificate. Reifezeugnis, Reifprüfungszeugnis, Matura or Maturazeugnis from a Gymnasium or Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schule |
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Bangladesh |
Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate |
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Belgium |
Diploma Higher Secondary Education |
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Brazil |
Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
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Chile |
Licencia De Educacion Media |
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Colombia |
Bachillerato |
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Denmark |
Studentereksamen, Hojere Forberedelseksamen (Higher Preparatory Examination), Hojere Handelseksamen (Higher Commercial Examination), Hojere Tekniskeksamen (Higher Technical Examination), or Studentsprogv (Certificate of Student Examination - Faroe Islands) |
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Ecuador |
Bachillerato |
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Fiji |
Fiji School Leaving Certificate (Pacific SSC), or Form 7, or the University of the South Pacific Foundation Year |
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France |
Baccalauréat, Baccalauréat General, Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degre, Baccalauréat Technologique, Baccalauréat de Technicien, Baccalauréat avec Option Internationale, Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre,, Diplome de Baccalaureat de Technicien, Baccalauréat Professionnel |
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Germany |
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur), Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife, Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife, Abiturientenzeugnis, Zeugnis der Reife, or Reifezeugnis |
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Ghana |
Satisfactory completion of one year of study at a higher education institution or approved foundation program |
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Indonesia |
Satisfactory completion of SKHUN/STK/University Entrance Examination |
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Iran |
High School Diploma |
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Iraq |
Certificate of Preparatory Studies |
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Ireland |
Leaving Certificate or Studentsprof |
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Italy |
Esame Di Stato |
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Korea |
Korea High School Diploma, Immumgye kodung hakkyo choreup chung (General High School Diploma) Silopgye kodung hakkyo choreup chung (Vocational High School Diploma) Advanced Level passes in the General Certificate of Education |
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Country |
Requirement |
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Maldives |
Advanced Level passes in the General Certificate of Education |
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Mauritius |
Advanced Level passes in the General Certificate of Education |
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Mexico |
Bachillerato or Preparatoria |
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Myanmar |
High School Examination (Matriculation) |
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Nepal |
Proficiency Certificate or Intermediate Certificate |
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Netherlands |
Diploma Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (Dutch HAVO) Getuigschrift (from a Hogere Burgerschool), or Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (Dutch VWO/University Preparatory Education), or |
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New Zealand |
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) |
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Nigeria |
Satisfactory completion of one year of study at a higher education institution or approved foundation program |
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Peru |
Certificado oficial de estudios de Educación secundaria, Certificado oficial de estudios de Educación tecnica, or Tecnico |
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Philippines |
Advanced Level passes in the General Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate |
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Poland |
Matura Examination or Swaidectwo Ukonczeniz Lyceum Ogolnoksztakcacego |
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Russia |
Attestat o Srednem Pronum Obrazovanii, Attestat o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii, or Diplom ob okanchanii proftekhuchilishchz |
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Saudi Arabia |
Tawjihiyah, Tawjahiya, Shahadat al-Marhalat al-Thanawiyyat, or Shahadat al-Thanawiyyat al-’aama al-Mutawwarah |
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Singapore |
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) or National University of Singapore High School Diploma |
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South Africa |
National Senior Certificate issued by UMALUSI |
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Taiwan |
High School Leaving Certificate |
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Thailand |
Matayom 6, also known as Mathayom Suksa 6 |
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United Arab Emirates |
Tawjihiyya, Thanawiya aamah (General Secondary School Certificate), Thanawiya faniah (Technical Secondary School Certificate), Thanawiya tijaria (Commercial Secondary School Certificate), or Thanawiya from an agricultural institute |
Postgraduate academic entry requirements
Applicants require a degree equivalent to an Australia Bachelor degree. Other requirements may be necessary depending on the course.
English language requirements
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum English language requirements.
English Language Tests Minimum Scores : English Language Requirements for Students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds
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Band 1 |
Band 2 |
Band 3a |
Band 3b |
Band 3c |
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IELTS |
6 (no component lower than 6.0) |
6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) |
7 (no component lower than 6.5) |
7 (with 7.0 in three components and 6.5 in one component) |
7 (no component lower than 7.0) |
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TOEFL (paper based) |
550 (plus minimum Test of Written Englishscore of 4.5) |
570 (plus minimum Test of Written Englishscore of 4.5) |
577 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 5.5) |
577 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 5.5) |
577 (plus minimum Test of Written English score of 5.5) |
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TOEFL (internet based) |
79 (minimum writing score of 19) |
90 (minimum writing score of 21) |
100 (minimum writing score of 23) |
100 (minimum writing score of 23) |
100 (minimum writing score of 23) |
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Pearson (PTE Academic) |
57 |
64 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
Accommodation
The JCU Accommodation Service is a resource available to all students looking for on or off-campus housing. Our friendly staff can assist you with applications for on-campus accommodation, as well as providing help with off-campus housing. Accommodation options depend on availability, individual budget and preferences.
Cairns Accommodation
The following accommodation options are located near the Cairns campus and are independently owned and operated. In addition, there are other accommodation rental options in the area. On-campus accommodation is due to be available in 2018.
Cairns Student Lodge
• Fully catered accommodation
• Located only 400 metres from JCU
• Internet access, recreational facilities, dining room, conference facilities, an on-site manager
• Cairns Student Lodge is linked to the JCU campus by a pedestrian walkway/bicycle path. studentlodge.com.au
The Beaches Apartments
• 10-minute walk to JCU
• Two bedroom/two bathroom furnished apartments
• Secure, resort style complex with an on-site manager
• Study area and recreational facilities.the-beaches.com.au
Cairns Lodge also provides affordable accommodation and is only minutes from the James Cook University Campus, with a cycling track at the rear, giving easy access to the campus. cairnslodge.net.au
Living costs
The table below provides a guide to the approximate cost of living in Cairns and Townsville
|
Expense |
Approximate cost per week (A$) |
|
Rent (share only) |
$120-$150 |
|
Food |
$80–$150 |
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Electricity and gas (share only) |
$10–$30 |
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Internet*, mobile, phone |
$20–$50 |
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Transport, travel |
$10–$50 |
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Other |
$50 |
|
Total per week |
$290–$480 |
|
Total per month |
$1256–$2080 |
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Total per year |
$15,080–$24,960 |
Townsville Accommodation
There is a wide range of affordable private rental accommodation options available near the campus and in the city centre. One or two bedroom units (apartments/flats) in Townsville are fairly inexpensive compared with other capital cities, and a three bedroom houses near to the campus rents at around $350 per week . Purpose-built student accommodation is available on-campus in Townsville in halls of residence or colleges. JCU Halls of Residence are managed by JCU. The halls provide accommodation for more than 800 students in a variety of full board and self-catering (Rotary International House only), single and twin-share rooms and townhouses.
There are three affiliated colleges on the Townsville campus:
• The John Flynn College
• St Mark’s College
• The Saints Catholic College.
Please note that you do not need to belong to any particular faith to stay at any of the JCU residential colleges.
^ Indicative cost Douglas Shire ref: Realestate.com.au December 2015
Type of Accommodation Cairns and Townsville
A$/week
Off Campus
1 bedroom flat/unit $200–$280
2 bedroom flat/unit $245–$300
3 bedroom flat/unit $300–$380
3 bedroom house $325–$385
4 bedroom house $370–$450
2 bedroom townhouse $275–$310
All costs listed are median weekly rents for Cairns and Townsville, and are subject to increase. Costs are based on prices in suburbs nearest to the JCU campuses. Sourced from the Residential Tenancy Authority Queensland, November 2015. Based on following postcodes: 4870, 4878, 4879, 4811, 4814, 4817
On Campus
Full-board $276–$319
Self-catering $188–$228
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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