Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AsiaLearn, offers semester/year abroad programs with James Cook University Singapore.

JCU Singapore is a branch campus of James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. JCU is revered as Australia’s leading tropical research university and offers a broad range of study areas with a strong research focus. The prestigious Shanghai JiaoTong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities recently listed JCU in the top 500.

In 2003, James Cook University opened a branch campus in Singapore offering programs brought directly from Australia and guaranteeing students the same quality and enriching university education as found on their main campus. The popularity of this campus has grown to such an extent that in July 2008, JCU Singapore relocated to a larger, newly renovated university campus to accommodate the growing numbers of students from Singapore and around the world. The new campus has comprehensive modern university facilities including tutorial rooms, library, lecture theatre, computer labs, student lounge, sports facilities and cafeteria. The campus has large grounds with plenty of greenery and is located in a suburb north of the central business district (CBD).

JCU Singapore was awarded the Singapore Quality Class award for Private Education Organizations – a prestigious award from the government of Singapore which very few colleges have been awarded. James Cook University Australia, Singapore Campus is the first and only Australian University in Singapore to have been awarded this status. JCU offers an exceptional education experience to students from around the world, in Singapore.

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Quick Facts:

Singapore City Population: 4.6 million
Campus Enrollment: 1,700
Overseas Student Enrollment: 1,105
Number of Staff: 85

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Location

Singapore is both a country and a city with 4.5 million people and four official languages: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English. Malay is the national language, and English is the language of business. The standard of living in Singapore is among the highest in Asia, with state-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping, sports, and recreation. It has a diverse population of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian, and other ethnic groups. One cannot help but notice how clean and green the country is and how friendly the locals are to visitors. These observations may be attributed to social campaigns like the Courtesy Campaign, Keep Singapore Clean, and Keep Singapore Green.

With no natural resources of its own, Singapore has leveraged its strategic location as a trading hub, adhered to an open market economy, and focused on manufacturing while investing heavily in education. By the 1990s, the country had become one of the world’s most prosperous nations with the highest per capita gross domestic product in Asia outside of Japan. The Port of Singapore is one of the busiest in the world, alongside Hong Kong and Shanghai.  

For more information on Singapore, visit the Destinations section and visit the Uniquely Singapore website. 

View the Ultimate City Guide for Singapore.

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Academic Highlights

JCU Singapore concentrates on specific areas of study in the following fields:

• Business - International Business, Tourism/Hotel Management, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology - Computing and Networking, Interactive Technologies, and Games Design
• Psychology

You are allowed to enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours and a maximum of 12 credit hours per
semester. Each class is worth 3 credits at JCUS so you can choose to take 3 or 4 classes.

To see specific subjects available, click on "Course Catalog" to the left. All classes are instructed in English. Language instruction in Chinese and Bahasa Melayu (Malay) may be arranged outside of the university through local language centers.

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Housing

All housing is located off campus. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students may choose from basic hostel accommodations or furnished apartments with good accessibility to the campus as well as educational and recreational facilities. Meals are not included in the program or housing fees. 

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Bridging Cultures Program

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students will participate in a multi-day Bridging Cultures Program in Asia, prior to arriving at their host university. For more details on the Bridging Cultures Program CLICK HERE.

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Scholarships Available

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad strives to offer the most reasonable abroad fees to Asia.  To further enhance the affordability of the semester/year study abroad programs, we encourage you to apply for scholarships through all available scholarship sources.  Learn more about our scholarship opportunities.

Special Programs/Excursions

Each term students are invited to participate in a variety of optional affordable excursions organized by JCUS and the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Resident Coordinator. Each activity is designed to be fun and educational so that students gain a deeper appreciation for the arts, culture, and history of Singapore. Examples include:

• Walking tours of Singapore’s ethnic quarters
• Singapore River Cruise
• WWII historical sites
• Events at the Esplanade Theatre

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Community Involvement

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Enhance your Experience

Global Citizens Development Modules

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication. 

 Learn the Local Language!

• LiveMocha - Prior to departure you will receive information and instruction for, LiveMocha, an online language learning program to help you learn your host language. Learn at varying levels and at your own speed. Get started now!
• Lonely Planet Guide & Phrase Book - For both language learning and culture/history/country specific inforamton you will receive a Lonely Planet Guide and Phase book before departure, which will allow you to start planning your adventures and learning how to communicate with locals.
• Additional Language Resources - To even further your language skill take a look at some of these optional language learning tools.
• Basic language practice during the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program (BCP) - for semester/year programs students will participate in the AsiaLearn BCP and have the opportunity to practice their language skills and learn a few new words through interaction with locals.

Course Catalog

To determine if the classes you need are available at this university, select ‘Courses/Subjects’ to view the specific course options.

Spring (March) 2011 Courses HERE 

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Fees

Fee Includes

Program Fees are in US dollars and include: tuition for 12-16 credits, on-campus student fees, official transcript, overseas health coverage, airport pick up charges, introductory survival language training, in-country AsiaLearn Program Introduction, pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service and fee, personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and alumni support.

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Programs in Asia Coordinator

Name: David Grove Title: Manager, Programs in Asia Department: Asia Programs Team BIO: David is the Manager for Summer, Semester, and Year abroad programs in Asia. A former alumnus of AustraLearn, David studied abroad at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He has traveled extensively in New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. David holds a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University in North Carolina, and when not in the office is either biking, playing sports, or enjoying the mountains.