UG Study Guide - Arts June 2014 | Page 7

James Cook University Education for a confident future James Cook University (JCU) offers students an outstanding education. The Academic Ranking of World Universities positions JCU as a leading academic and research institution. JCU is placed in the top four per cent of more than 14,000 universities in the world. Among Asian and Pacific universities, JCU ranks in the top 100. Like all the best universities, JCU has a five-star rating from the Good Universities Guide for graduate employment. The University’s focus is to create a brighter future for life in the Tropics through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. JCU’s main campuses are in the heart of the Tropics – Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. Australian students are able to study for a semester in Singapore, the thriving business hub of South-East Asia. Study centres are located in Mackay, Mount Isa, Thursday Island, Atherton and Malanda, and there is a campus in Brisbane operated by Russo Higher Education. JCU offers a comprehensive range of courses, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, allied health, science, engineering, law, business, IT, multimedia journalism, education, creative arts, arts, languages and the s