Institution Snapshot - James Cook University

Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) in 2023
- JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is dedicated to research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine
- JCU is also a leading university in the tropics and ranked in the top 300 universities in the world - Times Higher Education World Rankings
- JCU has a number of campuses with the main campuses being in Townsville and Cairns, and there is an international campus in Singapore
- Some of the most highly sought after courses offered at JCU include:
- JCU has six colleges and one centre
- JCU offers a broad range of student exchange programs - JCU Global Experience
Fast Facts for Health or Veterinary Science Applicants
JCU has a few programs where a combination of a written application and academic results is required for selection including dental surgery, medicine, and veterinary science. Students applying for one or more of these courses should take note of the recommendations made at the above link.

