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James Cook University (JCU) is the second oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics.  Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant multi-campus university.  Total student enrolments are more than 18,000 and growing, including over 5,500 international students from over 100 different countries.  JCU is ranked in the top 5% of universities worldwide based on 2010 assessments by two of th read more

Institution name

James Cook University

Institution type

University

CRICOS provider code

00117J

Total number of students

18968

Total number of international students

5600

Contact address for international enquiries

Townsville Campus
1 James Cook Drive
OAK VALLEY 4811

Telephone

+61 (0) 7 4781 5601

Venue / office name

James Cook University

Address

Townsville Campus
1 James Cook Drive
OAK VALLEY
Queensland
4811

Venue description

This campus is located in the suburb of Douglas, in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the central business district. Its houses teaching and research facilities, the main library, cafes, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies. Over 1,200 students live on campus in colleges and halls of residence, giving the campus a true community atmosphere.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 7 4781 4111

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

The JCU Accommodation Service can help students to find on-campus and off-campus accommodation including private rentals, share housing and boarding. It has several on-campus Colleges and Halls of Residence.

Venue / office name

Cairns Campus

Address

14-88 McGregor Road
SMITHFIELD
Queensland
4878

Venue description

This campus has over 4000 students study, including about 380 international students. The campus location is spectacular - surrounded on three sides by rainforest covered mountains. Located near the northern beaches in the suburb of Smithfield, the campus is 15 kilometres (9 miles) north of the city centre. Its houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in an attractive setting. Facilities include an impressive library and information technology building, health science and science laboratories, student refectory, cafe, licensed bar, gym, sporting oval and basketball court.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 7 4042 1111

Is accommodation available at this venue?

No

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

The Cairns campus does not have any on campus accommodation, however, Cairns has a variety of accommodation options to choose from including: cairns student lodge, cairns share house, the beaches apartments and private rental or share accommodation.