James Cook University is a dynamic university which has firmly established itself as a world leader in environmental and ecological research. As Australia’s pre-eminent tropical research and education institution, JCU has dedicated much of its research activity to areas of relevance to life in the tropics – such as tropical health, marine science, earth sciences, environmental studies, tourism and agriculture. The renowned Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2006 placed JCU in the top 500 - along with only 15 other Australian universities. JCU is the only Australian institution to be ranked in the top 20 of the world’s tropical universities. On tourism research (based on publications) JCU is ranked equal first in the world, and has four of the world’s leading tourism scholars. Only one other university in the world can lay claim to that many. Students studying at JCU Singapore can be assured of the same quality and enriching education offered at JCU’s Australian campuses. What you make of the opportunities presented to you in the coming years is very much in your hands, but there is no doubt a JCU degree will give you distinct advantages as you build your career. Their goal is to equip you with the knowledge you will need to meet the wide range of challenges you will face as you pursue your chosen profession in the new, global economy.
