Welcome to James Cook University values and celebrates the diversity of our community and is committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming. JCU is proud to be part of the Respect. Now. Always. campaign – a national initiative led by Universities Australia to highlight our determination to ensure our students and staff are safe from James Cook discrimination and sexual harassment. Further information about the campaign and free services available for students can be found at University jcu.edu.au/sew Education is vital to our shared future. It is only through education that we deepen our understanding of the world, Our commitment to Australian Aboriginal gathering the skills needed to use knowledge effectively and Torres Strait Islander peoples and grow as people able to contribute to society and shape a brighter future. Education also provides a route to access James Cook University is committed to building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships that work towards closing the employment, health and more challenging and rewarding careers. Yet education is education gap for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. also so much more: It can let us dream, explore exciting Our students come from many backgrounds, promoting rich cultural and experiential diversity on campus. We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we operate our business. new concepts, have fun, and make lifelong friends. We honour the unique cultural and spiritual relationship to the land, waters and seas of First Australian peoples and their continuing and rich contribution to James Cook University (JCU) and Australian society. We also pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. As you start your international education journey, our commitment and how they might enable your journey of discovery. We are committed to you is that JCU is about all these things. We are also about great to you having a student experience that is life-changing, whether it is in student experiences and exceptional academic and career outcomes. one of the most fascinating places in the world or online in the comfort All Australian universities will make the same promises, but with of your own home. JCU there is one big difference. While you study you can experience authentic learning in our own backyard across the Great Barrier Reef, The COVID-19 global pandemic and international travel restrictions Daintree Rainforest, and the great Australian outback. You can also have resulted in changes to teaching and learning at JCU, in order to work with regional and remote communities, explore ecosystems as keep everyone safe and adhere to Australian Government guidelines. living laboratories, or work in areas where climate change and the We have made adjustments to our course offerings to enable students in awesome power of nature are both fearsome and challenging. some courses to study online, and will continue to work closely with our Coming Together and Respecting Difference That’s why JCU is Uni, but not as you know it. students to ensure they gain the best possible outcome from their time For over 50 years, JCU has helped create that brighter future through studying with us, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to Acrylic on linen by Kassandra Savage (JCU Alumni) students and graduates who make a difference. We are committed to launch their careers. Language group: Waanyi and Walangama clan part of Gkuthaarn/Kukatj nations bringing together our natural world, the built environment, people During times of uncertainty, education increases in its importance to JCU acquired this artwork as part of our commitment to implement the Reconciliation and societies, through experiential learning. We do so with a view to you and your community and an educational experience that crosses Action Plan. The artwork represents JCU’s story in an Australian Aboriginal and Torres living the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and were international borders and engages international perspectives is Strait Islander way: 1 ranked #5 in the world for our commitment to health and wellbeing. becoming more important than ever. Thank you for taking the time to • Circles in the middle depicts JCU as a meeting place We have a strong international reputation, recognised among the explore JCU. We look forward to creating a brighter future with you • Outer circles are JCU’s linkages to communities through their students who return 2 3 world’s top 300 universities , top 25 universities for ecology , the top that makes a difference. home to share their new knowledge and understandings 100 for earth and marine sciences4, and being independently rated five stars for starting salary, learner engagement, full-time employment, • Different patterns within the hands and arms are the differences between and within and social equity5. These achievements are hard-earned and a tribute Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and multicultural Australia. There are also similarities to the commitment of academics and professional staff in supporting in the hands and arms used to illustrate us standing together for equity and equality students on their journey to becoming well-rounded graduates. • The ripple effect in the arms and hands represents our reconciliation journey; starting As you explore this guide, consider the opportunities available to you small, growing bigger and reaching out to touch more and more lives. The effect Professor Simon Biggs gathers momentum to develop support and understandings. The circles represent the importance of yarning circles, meeting circles, and communities, in order that we can Vice Chancellor and President connect with each other. This publication is intended as a general guide for prospective international students. All applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements, fees and availability of courses. 1 2 3 4 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities. 2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. 2022 QS World University Rankings. Information is correct at the time of printing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. 5 2022 Good Universities Guide. 4 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 5