JCU Brisbane

Born of the traditional model of excellence in teaching and research, James Cook University has become a modern and dynamic university of truly global standing. University graduates hold top-level positions around Australia and the world, and JCU´ research has a worldclass reputation.

JCU is Queensland’s second oldest university. The first courses were offered in Townsville in 1961 as an annex of the University of Queensland. JCU became a university in its own right on 20 April 1970. Since then JCU became multi-campus university with a total of 17,500 students. Campuses are located in Townsville, Cairns, Singapore, Brisbane, Mackay, Mount Isa and on Thursday Island.

James Cook University is defined by the tropics which makes it unique among Australian universities. JCU is focused on seeking knowledge-based ways to help the world’s tropical regions prosper and shape their teaching and research around four themes Tropical Ecosystems and Environment, Industries and Economies in the Tropics, Peoples and Societies in the Tropics, Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity.

James Cook University is a highly diverse community with many nationalities, cultures, religions and languages. With a modern campus in the heart of the Brisbane central business district, JCU Brisbane offers bachelor degrees and postgraduate programs in business and information technology for international students.

Brisbane is the fastest growing capital city for employment in Australia. It is also great choice for international students with its 75 000 students community from more than 160 countries around the world. Brisbane host Australia's largest Welcome Festival for international students.

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