James Cook University

AusAID Australian Development Scholarship Program: Latin America

James Cook University (JCU) is Australias leading university in the tropics. Offering excellence in teaching and research, JCU is a vibrant three-campus university with main campus locations in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns and the city-state of Singapore. Total student enrolments are more than 18,000 and growing, including over 5,000 international students from 100 countries. There are over 300 programs available to international students to study at JCU.
Location A bonus for JCU students in Australia is the unique tropical location. Students can experience the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics, both World Heritage listed environments. JCUs main campus cities of Townsville and Cairns are dynamic and growing coastal communities offering a friendly, safe study environment. The local climate is ideal with over 320 days of sunshine each year, refreshing sea breezes and mild winters. The JCU advantage in location continues with: Unique natural locations (cities and campuses) Vast range of leisure activities After hours activities (nightlife and restaurants) Lower cost of living Safe, vibrant and friendly cities Tropical climate Multicultural environment (JCU and cities) - 105 different nationalities make up the student body at JCU Proximity to Reef, Outback and Forest Part-time job opportunities are abundant (economically strong cites) Relaxed lifestyle and immersion into a true Australian setting Global Recognition in Teaching and Research JCU is ranked in the top 4% of universities worldwide*, in particular for studies and work in aquaculture and fisheries management, climate change, development practice, environmental earth science/management, geology, health sciences, marine biology, marine science, natural resource management, protected area management, public health, rainforest ecology, tropical disease and medicine, tropical ecology and conservation, , tropical marine ecology and fisheries biology, www.jcu.edu.au/grs
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A defining feature of JCU is its tropical location and its research excellence in disciplines of particular relevance to the tropics; JCU is a leader in research addressing the critical challenges facing the tropical world. JCU is a member of the national alliance, Innovative Research Universities and is one of the worlds leading research universities in the tropics. Total research related income at JCU reached $52.6 million in 2010, including funding from government, competitive grants and industry. This is expected to rise strongly in the coming years. JCU is committed to providing shape and direction to research by alignment to four major themes: Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation and Climate Change Industries and Economies in the Tropics Peoples and Societies in the Tropics Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity The University has various Research Centres and Institutes and field stations to conduct research (including field site) in the tropical landscape: Research Centres ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change Centre for Tropical Environmental Sustainability and Sciences Center for Tropical Water & Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER) Daintree Rainforest Observatory Fletcherview Research Station Kirrama Field Station Orpheus Island Research Station Paluma Rainforest Field Station The Anton Breinl Centre for Public Medicine & Tropical Health Research Infrastructure Advanced Analytical Centre Australian Tropical Sciences and Innovation Precinct Cyclone Testing Station JCU High Performance Computing and eResearch Centre Research Vessel James Kirby The Aquarium Complex Rankings/Awards and Recognition JCU is ranked in the top 4% of universities worldwide based on 2011 assessments by two of the world's leading university ranking systems - the Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Higher Education and Accreditation Council JCU is a member of the select group, Innovative Research Universities (IRU). IRU is one of the three university alliances recognized by peak body Universities Australia. Ranked first in the world for citations in the field of coral reef ecology and is in the top three in the research fields of ecology and environment, plant and animal sciences and geosciences** Consistently ranked in the world's top three for research performance in the areas of ecology and environment, plant and animal sciences and geosciences** Ranked among the top 12 tourism education institutions in the world, recognized for its special focus on ecotourism Over the past five years, JCU academics have won more than 39 citations for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council Six JCU academics are among the top 10 cited scientists in Marine Sciences in the world Thompson's Essential Science Indicator ranks JCU 1st in Australia for Environmental Ecology citations JCU is ranked 2nd in the world for ISI Citations (impact) in Climate Change with the Smithsonian Institute ranked No. 1 and NASA No. 3^ The Times ranking places JCU as number 2 in Oceania (top 42 in the world) for research in Environmental Science and Ecology
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Courses JCUs teaching strengths closely parallel its excellence in research. JCUs teaching and research strengths align well with the AusAID priority areas. A defining feature for AusAID Students at JCU is the fundamental ability of knowledge transfer back to their home country and the relevance of knowledge gained. The knowledge and skills acquired by students at JCU is relevant to issues across the tropical world meeting AusAID priority study areas. Masters Degrees

Master of Biomedical Sciences Master of Development Practice Master of Science (Aquaculture) Master of Science (Environmental Earth Science) Master of Science (Environmental Marine Science) Master of Science (Fisheries Biology and Management) Master of Science (Marine Biology and Ecology) Master of Science (Natural Resource Management) Master of Science (Protected Area Management) Master of Science (Tropical Ecology and Conservation) Master of Science (Zoology and Ecology) Master of Social Science (Environment and Heritage) Master of Tropical Animal Science Master of Tropical Urban and Regional Planning Master of Tropical Veterinary Science Minerals Geoscience Masters

Masters (Research)

Master of Biomedical Science (Research) Master of Philosophy - Science Master of Tropical Animal Science (Research) Master of Tropical Veterinary Science (Research)

For more information on available courses please visit JCU Courses and Degrees For further information please contact: Mr Matt Monkhouse International Relations and Recruitment Manager James Cook International James Cook University, Australia Phone: +61 7 4781 4245 Email: matthew.monkhouse@jcu.edu.au or ausaid@jcu.edu.au Web: www.jcu.edu.au/international

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