James Cook University – Cairns Campus

Ranked among the top 2 percent universities in the world, James Cook University strongly focuses on addressing critical challenges related to the tropics through and in fields such as arts and society, dentistry, marine sciences, medicine, and nursing. Sustainable education and learner education are also domains amongst many others for which JCU has attained the top spots in Australia. The university’s courses prepare students for an excellent career path with an all rounded experiential approach.     

At the Cairns campus, students are immersed in a dynamic learning environment with various opportunities for learning, recreation and work. The location puts students close to two World Heritage listed natural environments – the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Wet Tropics ancient rainforests. The campus is equipped with modern and futuristic equipment and facilities to create an engaging learning environment for students. The university has six colleges and research divisions.

The Cairns Campus, known as Nguma-bada Campus houses teaching and research facilities.  

Cafes, bars, fitness, sporting facilities, and a range of student clubs and societies are offered at the Cairns Campus of JCU for creating an atmosphere conducive for personal and intellectual growth and development.  

The campus houses a gymnasium, basketball courts, sporting fields, a mountain biking track, and numerous sporting clubs

JCU also provides hands-on internship/ project opportunities as well as placements post-graduation.  

John Grey Hall of Residence is a purpose-built housing facility at JCU Cairns, Smithfield offering accommodation options for student’s on-campus.    

An extensive range of scholarships are offered at JCU for international students in the form of excellence scholarships, merit stipends, international student scholarships, research scholarships, Australia Awards Scholarships. The university also accepts awards and scholarships offered by external organizations.