Overview

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.

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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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Academics

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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Course Catalog

To view classes available at JCUS click here.

Tip: Use the "'Academic Course and Credit Information'" to help navigate through the website.

Housing

All housing is located off campus. AsiaLearn 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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Get Involved in Singapore

 

Special Excursions

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

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

Maximize your study abroad experience by getting involved at your host university, joining a club, or volunteering in your community.

Cultural Integration is an important part of your study abroad experience. There is no better way to learn more about the country, culture and people; make new friends; and become part

of the community then to Get Involved and Get Connected.

AsiaLearn has collected some resources to help you make the most of your time abroad:

About Singapore

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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Bridging Cultures Program

AsiaLearn semester/year participants 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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AsiaLearn Coordinator

Name: Aaron Carlson Title: Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia BIO: Aaron handles study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services for the following programs: James Cook University - Singapore, Korea University (semester/year & summer), Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (semester/year & summer), Asia as the Global Future (summer), and Asian Perspective: Learn Mandarin and Uncover Southeast Asia (summer). Aaron graduated with a B.S. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Experiential Education, from the University of Utah. He took part in an adventure study program in Australia and New Zealand which opened his eyes to the world and pushed him to see as many different cultures as possible. Aaron’s previous experiences around the world, including running adventure programs in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, have him constantly looking for the next adventure. He volunteers as the Executive Director of a local non-profit and loves to ride his bikes and ski pow.