Profile of James Cook University (JCU)
- JCU first started in 1960 as a University College and was an extension of the University of Queensland
- Became a full-fledged University and proclaimed on 20 April 1970
- Australia’s leading tropical research university
- State-owned government funded university with international recognition
- A Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Located in vibrant Queensland cities of Townville, Cairns and Brisbane
Ranking
- Ranking Top 500 of World Universities. One of the only 16 Australian universities listed (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Research & Academic Ranking of World Universities 2006)
- Ranking Top 100 for Asia Pacific Universities (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2006)
- A “5 Star” rating for Educational Experience: Graduate Rating by the Good Universities Guide 2006
- Ranks in the top third of all Australian Universities in terms of Australian Research Council funding
- Top 3 Australian universities in terms of Students’ Course Satisfaction (Source: Australia Government, Department of Education, Science & Training 2004)
- One of the 10 Australian Universities in the world’s Top 400 under the ‘Research Champions League’ by Swiss Centre for Science & Technology Studies 2004
- Ranks 12th in world for Tourism publications (has 3 of the world’s top 20 researchers)
JCU Singapore
- Fully managed by JCU Australia
- Extensive range of quality degrees and study options offered
- Commenced operations as the 1st off-shore Australian University in Singapore since 2003
- Longest running off-shore Australian University for 4 years in Singapore
- Accelerated degree program to have a headstart in career
- Stable and reliable in its positioning in Asia as a higher learning provider
- Student intake steadily increasing each year and University is expanding
Student Population
- Total student population of more than 900 students from Singapore, Indonesia, China, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan, Germany, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Africa, Malaysia, Australia and Cambodia
Advantages of Studying in JCU Singapore
- Lower and affordable tuition fees and cost of living than studying in Australia
- High quality curriculum content supervised by both JCU Australia and JCU Singapore
- Commitment to course delivery, meeting university standards in Australia
- Qualification at JCU Singapore is the same as the qualifications conferred at JCU Australia.
- Dedicated and highly qualified teaching staff
- Full scholarships available
Special Benefits on Intakes in 2007
- A Complimentary Laptop will be provided to Business and IT students for July & October 2007 intake to encourage the use of wi-fi facilities around campus
- A various scholarship is available for international students.
Accredited Psychology Programs
- Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical), and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) programs accredited in Singapore and Australia by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
- The only program in Singapore accredited by APAC.
Accredited Guidance & Counselling Program
- JCU’s Master of Guidance & Counselling program delivered in Singapore is one of the only 4 programs at Masters level recognised by Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
- Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) in Australia
MBA Program
- Requires no work experience for entry to MBA program
Diploma top-up Bachelor or Master Degree
- 3 years Diploma qualification can obtain credit exemptions for their Bachelor degree study with JCUS.
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) program is available to lead 3 years Diploma qualification to MIT and MBA directly.
- English Placement Test
- IELTS and TOEFL not required for entry as JCUS has its own placement test
Programs available
Pre-University
English Language Preparatory Program $2,000 per level 2 months per level. Max 8 months
Foundation Program# $4,000 8 months
Postgraduate Qualifying Program $6,000 6 months
Undergraduate $4,000 8 months
Bachelor of Business (Management) $36,000 2 years
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) $36,000 2 years
Bachelor of Business (International Business) $36,000 2 years
Bachelor of Business (International Tourism) $36,000 2 years
Bachelor of Business (Double Majors)* $36,000 2 years
Bachelor of Information Technology $39,000 2 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) $50,000 3 years
Postgraduate
MBA -International Business) $22,500 1 year
MBA -Human Resource Management $22,500 1 year
MBA -Marketing $22,500 1 year
MBA Accounting and Finance $22,500 1 year
Master of Information Technology (e-Business) $22,500 1 year
Master of Information Technology (Networking) $22,500 1 year
Joint Masters of Information Technology (e-Business) & MBA $30,000 16 months
Contact Information
For student recruitment matters, please contact:
Stella Shi (Ms)
Manager
China Mobile: +86 138 1757 8733
Singapore Mobile: +65 97578880
Tel: +65 6377 6833 Ext 6810
Email: stella.shi@jcu.edu.sg
For admission matters, please contact:
Marketing Support Team
Tel：＋65 6377 6833 Ext 6806
Fax: ＋65 6272 5833
Mobile: ＋65 9221 5350
Email：admissions@jcu.edu.sg
