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James Cook University (JCU) is a leading research university based in Queensland, Australia. Australia is recognised as a safe and attractive study destination, and as a provider of world-class tertiary education and JCU is proud to be Queensland's second oldest university.

Professor Sandra Harding
Vice-Chancellor and President

A High Ranking University
One of eight Australian Universities in the top 300 Research Champions of the World (Swiss Centre of Science and Technology Studies, 2005). JCU is ranked among the world's top universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of Work Universities, 2006) and is one of only 16 Australian universities to make the top 500.

Leading Research University
JCU offers postgraduate students quality courses, award-winning teachers and supervisors, exceptional facilities and a supportive study environment. JCU ranks in the top third of all Australian universities in terms of Australian Research Council funding, receiving more than $20 million in research funding each year.

International Diversity
JCU is very popular with international students based on its unique location and course offer. There are large numbers of International Students undertaking study-abroad programs from Europe and North America, at our North Queensland campuses. There is also an increasing number of students coming from more tradition Asian markets.

Real-World Experience
JCU students benefit from practical experience throughout their courses. Many degrees include practical sessions, field trips, internships and vacation placements, ensuring our graduates are job-ready. JCU works with employers and industry to ensure that courses are relevant and reflect current practice.

Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to undertake the wide range of challenges you will face as you pursue your chosen profession in the new, global economy. I invite you to make the most of the facilities and resources available to you at JCU Brisbane, and I wish you every success.

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Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President	A High Ranking University One of eight Australian Universities in the top 300 Research Champions of the World (Swiss Centre of Science and Technology Studies, 2005). JCU is ranked among the world's top universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of Work Universities, 2006) and is one of only 16 Australian universities to make the top 500. Leading Research University JCU offers postgraduate students quality courses, award-winning teachers and supervisors, exceptional facilities and a supportive study environment. JCU ranks in the top third of all Australian universities in terms of Australian Research Council funding, receiving more than $20 million in research funding each year.	International Diversity JCU is very popular with international students based on its unique location and course offer. There are large numbers of International Students undertaking study-abroad programs from Europe and North America, at our North Queensland campuses. There is also an increasing number of students coming from more tradition Asian markets. Real-World Experience JCU students benefit from practical experience throughout their courses. Many degrees include practical sessions, field trips, internships and vacation placements, ensuring our graduates are job-ready. JCU works with employers and industry to ensure that courses are relevant and reflect current practice.
	Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to undertake the wide range of challenges you will face as you pursue your chosen profession in the new, global economy. I invite you to make the most of the facilities and resources available to you at JCU Brisbane, and I wish you every success.