The University
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James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia's leading university in the tropics. Offfering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant, multi-campus university with its main sites in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns, and modern city campuses in Singapore and Brisbane. |
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High Ranking University
In 2009, James Cook University was ranked in the top 5% in the world by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Acdemic Ranking of World Universities. In the Asia-Pacific region, JCU is ranked in the 100.
JCU is ranked 1st in the world for citations in the field of oral reef ecology and is in the top three in its fields of research strength in ecology and environment, plant and animal sciences and geosciences. JCU is ranked among the top 12 tourism education institutions in the world and is recognised for its special focus on ecotourism.
JCU received five 5 star graduate ratings in the 2009 Good Universities Guide*, including:
Practical Focus
JCU encourages students to gain practical experience while they study, and understands the importance of a qualification that will equip students with the skills that employers value. Many degrees are structured to include practical sessions, field trips, internships and vacation placements, ensuring graduates are job-ready.
* The Good Universities Guide is a yearly publication that compares the performance of Australian Universities. It aims at providing students with all the necessary information to make informed decisions.
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Supportive Study Environment
JCU recognises that knowledge has the power to change lives and strives to create a student centred learning environment where students learn to take full advantage of their university experience. With friendly campuses, smaller class sizxes, accessible teaching staff, and excellent support services including study skills and student mentor programs, our students receive the personal attention they need to achieve their best.
A Natural Choice For Study
Significant for JCU students in Australia is the university's unique natural location. Visitors and residents enjoy a huge range of leisure activities including diving on the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the ancient rainforests and waterfalls in the many national parks , bushwalking, camping, fishing and visiting historic outback regions or the picturesque farming villages of the Atherton Tablelands.
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