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Discover with WorldStrides: Semester at James Cook University - Townsville (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cairns, Australia; Townsville, Australia
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Aboriginal Studies, Accounting, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Business, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Classical Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminology, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Art, Food Technology and Management, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Health & Human Services, History, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Humanities, Independent Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Literature, Marine Science, Marketing, Math/Statistics, Mathematics & Statistics, Minority Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Sciences, Social Policy & Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Theater/Drama, Tourism, Writing Program Type: study abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.8
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Semester at James Cook University - Townsville

James Cook University offers a diverse selection of courses, particularly strong in environmental, marine, and social sciences. You’ll study on a campus surrounded by incredible natural wonders, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforests.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

  • In addition to outstanding academic offerings in biological and environmental sciences, JCU offers a wide array of courses to suit a variety of academic interests

  • The university offers a range of courses with built-in field trip components that get you out into this incredible surrounding environment

  • JCU is home to the world’s largest concentration of coral reef scientists and hosts the prestigious Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies

  • The university offers students plenty of hands-on experience, with a friendly campus, intimate class sizes, and accessible teaching staff

  • Experience life in Townsville by hiking to the top of Castle Hill for stunning city views, cheering on the North Queensland Cowboys at a lively rugby match, and paddle boarding along the scenic Ross River

Discover Townsville

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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Meet Alexandra P.

"I cannot recommend studying abroad enough! Australia was the best country I've ever traveled to, and I really loved exploring the quaint city of Townsville. There is such personal growth that takes place when you are able to travel the world."

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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!