James Cook University
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Exchange spaces are not currently available at this partner institution for 2025/26*
Location: Northern Queensland, Australia (Townsville & Cairns campuses)
Website: www.jcu.edu.au (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (early September - late December, aka 'Trimester 3') // Spring semester (late January - late April, aka 'Trimester 1')
Highlights
- The two main campuses of James Cook University are located in the tropical cities of Townsville and Cairns, between the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest, both World Heritage listed sites
- The second oldest university in Queensland and the leading research university in the tropics
- A growing student population with over 17,000 students including 5,000 international students
Accessibility
- JCU AccessAbility support services website
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Prospective students can email accessability@jcu.edu.au for guidance about planning their journey into university and students who have already received their offers can register via the AccessAbility main page where a staff member will make contact usually within 24 hours.
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If students have any questions regarding the services provided, they are welcome to review the AccessAbility services FAQ page which has an array of common questions that may help address any immediate concerns.
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Students are also welcome to contact globalexperience@jcu.edu.au for additional resources.
Area of study
- Arts
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Business
- Creative Arts
- Science
- Engineering
- See course catalogue for full course selection.
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from James Cook University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- See JCU's Accommodation Services website for a guide to accommodation
- Students should apply for on-campus accommodation as soon as possible after receiving their Letter of Offer, since space is limited.
- Off-campus housing: Available
- More details available at JCU's Off-Campus Accommodation website
Health Insurance & Visas
Health Insurance:- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance to assist international students in meeting the costs of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia.
- International students in Australia must hold OSHC for the duration of their stay in Australia, as a condition of their student visa.
- Cost is approximately AUD$416 (for one semester/trimester), AUD$768 (for two semesters/trimesters).
Visas:
- Find out about visa requirements and apply online at the Department of Home Affairs website