James Cook University

James Cook University ( JCU ) is the second- oldest university in the Australian state of Queensland and the leading Australian university in the tropics . JCU offers excellent education and has several campuses in Queensland , Australia .

Why study at James Cook University ?
The campuses of JCU in Queensland are located right on the Great Barrier Reef , the largest tourist attraction in Australia and an important nature reserve since 1981, is on the World Heritage List . Partly because of JCU specialist in the field of Marine Biology .

Internationally recognized teaching
JCU has a clear regional focus in its activities , but this is recognized worldwide . The university is listed in various international rankings . A few examples :

Number one in the world in the field of coral reef ecology .
Top Three for research in the field of environmental, plant , animal , and earth sciences .
Number 5 of Australia in the Nature Publishing Index 2012
Top twelve in the world of education in tourism , particularly recognized for its focus on ecotourism .

Courses
JCU offers more than three hundred programs for international students .

Facts & Figures
Total number of students : 17,000
International students : 4,000 from 100 countries