James Cook University Brisbane Campus (JCUB)
Ground Floor/349 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia | Founded: 1961 | Public, University | School ID: 000149 | Visit University
Why James Cook University, Brisbane Campus | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition
About
James Cook University Brisbane is a public research university which was established in 1961 AD, and is located at the heart of the prosperous city of Brisbane. Its other main campuses are located in the cities of Cairns, Townsville and Singapore.
As of 2021, there are 17,001 students enrolled in the university spread over four major campuses and includes 4,289 international students from 88 countries such as Nepal, Singapore, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Philippines and so on making it a diverse institute. Ranked one of the best universities in Australia, JCUB provides experienced staff and faculty to help students in every step of their journey.
James Cook University Brisbane is one of the best universities in Australia offering quality education to students from all over the world. Campus being located in one of the fastest growing cities of Australia, provides a wide range of opportunities for the students to be involved in various internships as well as jobs. Student residence is located only 200m away from the campus giving the easy access to all the resources of the campus. Similarly, international students also have the opportunity to live with their family in a homestay through the Australian Homestay Network (AHN). The college provides students with a wide range of popular majors in the field of Business, Commerce, Information Technology, Hospitality, and Tourism. Interactive learning spaces and a resource centre helps students maximise their capabilities and learn more efficiently. JCUB also has other facilities such as Students lounge, pool table, gaming consoles, and many indoor games which they can enjoy anytime during the breaks. Overall the campus is a really good fit specially for the international students as they get exposure to real-world experiences which enables them to do well in their future careers.
Features
Why James Cook University, Brisbane Campus
JCU-B is located in Brisbane’s CBD. Students can conveniently commute as the campus is easily accessible by the many forms of public transport available at Brisbane which are discounted for students.
It offers world class education and has remarkable academic faculty.
JCU has been awarded a five-star rating for graduate employment by Good Universities Guide 2017.
JCU-B provides accommodation facilities as it believes housing facilities are one of the most important considerations when settling down in a new country.
It offers great scholarships to deserving students.
Scholarship Details
Academic Excellence Scholarship – Students who have maintained an average GPA of 6.0 or above in the different semester exams are granted this scholarship. The scholarship amounts from 500 AUD to 1000 AUD on GPA scores in semester exams.
JCU Brisbane Scholarship – Students who meet the eligibility of scholarship and have maintained a GPA above 4.5 in all semesters are granted this scholarship. The amount is directly transferred to the student’s tuition fees account.
ASEAN Scholarship – This scholarship is put towards tuition fees of the trimester and is applicable up to 7 trimesters.
Students are recommended to visit the official website of the university or consult with counselors to get detailed information about scholarships.
University Accreditation/ Recognition
JCU is authorised under the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) Act 2011 to self-accredit each course of study that leads to a higher education qualification that it offers or confers.
Location
Ground Floor/349 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | AUD 32,578 |
| Cost of Living/Year | AUD 41,600 |
| *Application Fee |
AUD 0 - AUD 0
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | AUD 74,178 |
