Arcadia University- James Cook University
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Arcadia University- James Cook University
- Australia
- Townsville
About Program
Close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical savannahs, bushlands, and rainforest
Established in 1961 and currently home to more than 20,000 students, James Cook University, located in Townsville in tropical north Queensland, is ranked number one in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology - a fitting designation for a university with close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding tropical savannahs, bushlands, and rainforest. JCU draws strength and inspiration from Australia’s rich and diverse environment, and many courses offer fieldwork components to maximize your experience with hands-on learning.
With stellar rankings for student support, skills development, research (with 26 specialized research centres and institutes), and learner engagement, students from over a hundred countries enjoy JCU’s extensive range of course offerings.
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Program Highlights
- Additional strengths in biodiversity, tropical environmental studies, earth sciences, tropical health, and a special focus on ecotourism, along with cultural heritage management and Asia-Pacific community development
- Arcadia excursions enhance cultural immersion and provide meaningful context
- An inspiring academic community is achieved through strong international services and student programming
- You’ll enjoy the sunny, warm climate and the friendly, multicultural campus vibe.
- Close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical savannahs, bushlands, and rainforest
