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Locations: Cairns, Australia; Townsville, Australia
Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Year
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Program Type:	study abroad
GPA Requirement:	3.0	Housing:	Dormitory, Flat
Fields of Study:	Accounting, Adolescent & Youth Development, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Eastern Culture Studies, Ecology & Systematics, Economics, Education, Environmental Science, Finance, French, General Engineering, Geography, Geology, German, History, Human Development & Family Studies, Humanities, Independant Study, Interdisciplinary Design, International Business Administration, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Legal Studies, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Mathematical Statistics, Minority Studies, Molecular Biology, Multiculture Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Restaurant & Hospitality Management, Science, Social Policy and Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Telecommunication & Film, Theatre, Tourism, Women's Studies, World Literature

Program Description:

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

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

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!

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2026	03/25/2026 **	Rolling Admission	09/01/2026	12/14/2026
Year	2026-2027	03/25/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.