6 Videos,
James Cook University - Australia campuses, photos, videos and location
- Estd. 1970
Talk to Expert
Last updated on 29 Jul '24, by Akanksha Malhotra (Study Abroad Expert)JCU Campus Life
James Cook University was established in 1970. The two main campuses of JCU are located in Cairns and Townsville and one campus is located in Singapore. Furthermore, the university has study centres located in Mount Isa, Thursday Island, and Mackay. According to JCU statistics 2022, the total student enrollment at James Cook University is over 20,000. Furthermore, as per the statistics, 16% are international students at the Cairns and Townsville campuses.
James Cook University Campus Overview
To enjoy JCU campus life, students can take part in the events or societies that the university offers. A few of the facilities that are offered to JCU students are given below:
- Clubs and societies: A variety of clubs are available to students of James Cook University. These include course-based clubs, sports and recreation clubs, special interests, cultural and religious clubs, political and advocacy clubs, etc.
- Events: A number of events are conducted by JCU for its students online or on campus. Some of the events that are conducted by the university are Townsville Café Corner (specifically for international students to connect with each other), Cairns Mid-Week Mingle, Virtual Open Day, etc.
- Learning Centre: The award-winning team including PhD and Master qualified experts of JCU offers personalized support in academic writing, Math, English language, academic skills, and the Sciences
- Housing: James Cook University offers on-campus accommodation to its students. Over 1700+ students live on campus. There are 7 residences to choose from. Various on-campus residences are available at JCU Townsville which includes George Roberts Hall, Rotary International House, Saints Catholic College, etc. At JCU Cairns, students have the option to live in John Grey Hall, a 7-storey building that offers a variety of apartment-style living options
Also Check: James Cook University Admissions
James Cook University Athletics
JCU Cairns and Townsville offer plenty of sports to keep students fit and healthy. If students want to represent JCU on the field or in the water, there are various sporting clubs across a variety of sports. Furthermore, students can also play sports at JCU without joining a club and representing the university. Social sports include touch football, beach volleyball, netball, etc.
James Cook University Top Courses
Over 25 courses are offered by James Cook University. The popular UG programs for international students are BBA, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Marine Science, etc.
The postgraduate coursework programs are MBA, Master of Data Science, Master of Information Technology, Master of Science, Master of Marine Biology, etc. As per the popularity, the popular JCU courses among international students are Bachelor of Nursing Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and MBA.
Also Check: James Cook University Fees
James Cook University Housing
On campus housing facility is available for JCU students. Various housing residence options are available at Townsville and Cairns campuses. All of the university’s campus bedrooms are fully air-conditioned and have wi-fi. A few of the on-campus options that are available are:
- Townsville Campus: George Roberts Hall, Rotary International House, The John Flynn College, etc.
- Cairns Campus: John Grey Hall
James Cook University Housing Rates
The housing rates applicable till Dec 2024 for JCU students are given below:
|
Room Types |
Per Night |
Per Week |
|---|---|---|
CAIRNS |
||
|
John Grey Hall (self-catered) |
$90 (Around INR 5k) |
$480 (Around INR 26 k) |
TOWNSVILLE |
||
|
George Roberts Hall |
$90 |
$475 (Around INR 26 k) |
|
Rotary International House (self-catered) |
$60 (Around INR 3,300) |
$310 (Around INR 17k) |
|
University Hall Townhouse (self-catered) |
$60 |
$310 (Around INR 17k) |
|
Burralga Yumba (self-catered) |
$80 (Around INR 4,400) |
$425 (Around INR 23k) |
|
George Roberts House (self-catered) |
$80 |
$425 |
Scroll down to check the James Cook University campuses map and James Cook University Australia campuses address.
JCU Campus details
7
Campuses
6886
Total International Students
Explore all 7 campus locations on map
JCU Townsville Campus
James Cook University - Australia is located in Townsville City, Queensland, Australia. In total, there are 6 campuses under this university. Home to a total of 6886 international students, James Cook University - Australia offers various streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, etc. A few of the specializations offered at this university are General Surgery, Chemical Engineering, General Medicine, Electrical Engineering, and EHS. The male-to-female ratio at James Cook University - Australia is 1:1.51.
Shiksha Insights
- The JCU Townsville, Douglas campus has been named Bebegu Yumba, Place of Learning
James Cook University - Australia photos and videos
JCU Townsville Campus Location & contact
373 Flinders St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
enquiries@jcu.edu.au
+61 7 4781 4111
View city information
| University City | Townsville City, Queensland, Australia |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 2,910 |
James Cook University - Australia accommodation
- JCU offers on-campus accommodation which is currently available at Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Singapore
- It provides well-furnished and healthy living environment which gives an opportunity to lea
- JCU offers on-campus accommodation which is currently available at Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Singapore
- It provides well-furnished and healthy living environment which gives an opportunity to learn and excel on individual basis.
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:AUD 17390
- On-campus housing:jcu.edu.au/accommodation
Meal Expense- Living expense links:jcu.edu.au/accommodation/student...
- Off-campus housing:flatmates.com.au/townsville-city...
gumtree.com.au/s-real-estate/tow...
nestoria.com.au/townsville/apart...
- The average rent is 600 to 800 AUD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The student residences are fully furnished wit
- The average rent is 600 to 800 AUD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, water and unlimited internet access included in the rent
- The student apartments are situated at just a short distance from the Townsville CBD, local restaurants and main roads with access to public transport
Read less 
JCU Cairns Campus
Around 3,000 students study at JCU Cairns, including 335 international students. This campus houses teaching and research facilities, cafes, the JCU library, fitness and sporting facilities, etc. Furthermore, this campus has a gym, baseball, courts, sporting fields, a housing residence, etc.
Shiksha Insights
- JCU Cairns, Smithfield campus has been named Nguma-bada (pronounced nom-ah-bud-ah)
JCU Cairns Campus photos and videos
JCU Cairns Campus Location & contact
14-88 McGregor Road, Smithfield, QLD 4878 AUS+61 7 4232 1111View city information
| University City | Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
Read more
JCU Singapore Campus
James Cook University’s Singapore campus was established in 2003 as the university’s first international campus, bringing programs direct from Australia and resident senior academic staff from JCU to ensure academic quality.
Shiksha Insights
- JCU Singapore was established in 2003 as JCU's first international campus
JCU Singapore Campus photos and videos
JCU Singapore Campus Location & contact
View city information
| University City | Singapore, Other - Singapore, Singapore |
| Size of city | Large |
| Population of City | 56,12,300 |
Read more
JCU Brisbane Campus
Located in a modern high-rise building in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, the James Cook University Brisbane campus features comfortable student lounges, interactive learning spaces, and a resource centre.
Shiksha Insights
- James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd
JCU Brisbane Campus photos and videos
JCU Brisbane Campus Location & contact
349 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australiaenquire@jcub.edu.au+61 7 3001 7800View city information
| University City | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Size of city | Large |
| Population of City | 24,08,223 |
Read more
JCU Mackay Campus
James Cook University Mackay campus provides a world-class education for healthcare professionals in Pharmacy and Nursing. It is also one of the university’s clinical training suites for the College of Medicine and Dentistry. Both the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Bachelor of Nursing Science are offered at JCU Mackay campus.
Shiksha Insights
- The JCU Mackay campuses have been named Ngudya Yamba
JCU Mackay Campus photos and videos
JCU Mackay Campus Location & contact
JCU Education Research Centre
Level 1, Building K
Mackay Base Hospital
Bridge Road Mackay QLD 4740cmdmackayadmin@jcu.edu.au+61 7 4885 7100View city information
| University City | Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 84,333 |
Read more
JCU Mount Isa Campus
The JCU Centre for Rural and Remote Health (CRRH) Mount Isa Campus was established as a centre for population health, education, and research in 1997. It facilitates research and education for rural, remote and indigenous health issues. The centre has lecture rooms, video conferencing facilities, a computer lab, research facilities, a growing health services library, etc.
Shiksha Insights
- A growing range of health care courses are available from JCU’s
JCU Mount Isa Campus photos and videos
JCU Mount Isa Campus Location & contact
Centre for Rural and Remote Health
Murtupuni campus
100 Joan Street, Mount Isacrrhcommunications@jcu.edu.au+61 7 4745 4500View city information
| University City | Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 18,317 |
Read more
JCU Thursday Island Campus
JCU Thursday Island facility provides teaching, research, and learning facilities for students in the Torres Strait region at the northern tip of Australia.
Shiksha Insights
- The JCU Thursday Island campus has been named Ngulaigau Mudh, means house of knowledge
JCU Thursday Island Campus photos and videos
JCU Thursday Island Campus Location & contact
86-88 Victoria Parade Thursday Island QLD 4875 AUSTRALIA
aithm.ti@jcu.edu.au07 4212 3615View city information
| University City | Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 2,805 |
Read more
JCU FAQs on Campus
Q: How many campuses does James Cook University have?
James Cook University has two main Australian campuses in Townsville and Cairns, as well as an international campus in Singapore. There are also opportunities to study and work in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island, and Brisbane. In total, JCU has 7 campuses. Around 13,000 students at JCU Townsville campus, including more than 1,500 international students.
Q: What is JCU famous for?
James Cook University has achieved the ranking of ‘world class’ or higher in 83% of research fields, including 8 as ‘well above world-class’, by Excellence in Research for Australia in 2018. JCU delivers global, ground-breaking research and discoveries that make a difference to people and societies, the built environment and natural world, and experiential learning. Furthermore, the university has received 5 stars for full-time employment and graduate starting salary as per the 2024 Good Universities Guide.
Q: What are the popular courses at JCU?
The popular courses of James Cook University among international students are MBA, Bachelor of Nursing Science, and Bachelor of Medicine. Popular courses of the university are given below:
- BBA
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- MBA
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Science
- Master of Marine Biology
Q: How much does it cost to live on-campus at JCU?
The on-campus housing rates at JCU which are applicable till Dec 2024 are given below:
Room Types | Per Night | Per Week |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns | ||
John Grey Hall (self-catered) | $90 (Around INR 5k) | $480 (Around INR 26 k) |
| Townville | ||
George Roberts Hall | $90 | $475 (Around INR 26 k) |
Rotary International House (self-catered) | $60 (Around INR 3,300) | $310 (Around INR 17k) |
University Hall Townhouse (self-catered) | $60 | $310 (Around INR 17k) |
Burralga Yumba (self-catered) | $80 (Around INR 4,400) | $425 (Around INR 23k) |
George Roberts House (self-catered) | $80 | $425 |
Q: Where is James Cook University?
JCU experience is certain to be one of the most memorable times of student lives with three tropical campuses in two countries; Australia and Singapore. The university’s main campuses are in Townsville located at 1 James Cook Drive in Douglas, Queensland, and Cairns situated at McGregor Road in Smithfield, Queensland as well as an international campus in Singapore. The university also has a capital city campus in Brisbane, that offers programs in Business and Information Technology. Its Townsville, Cairns, and Singapore campuses offer the perfect opportunity to combine study with adventure. Additionally, the university also has study centres in Mackay, Thursday Island, and Mount Isa.
JCU
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?About the author
JCU Popular & recent articles
