James Cook University, Singapore popularly known as JCU was established in 2003. JCU Singapore campus is part of the parent institution James Cook University Australia. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate certificate programs to both domestic and international students.The university is known to have an inter-mobility program that allow students to pay tuition fees in domestic currency.
To secure admission into any of the programs at JCU Singapore, students must submit an online application, along with 250 SGD fees, 6.5 bands in IELTS and recommendation letters. The average cost to study at university is approximately 40 lakhs, including tuition fees 35 lakhs and cost of living for 5 lakhs. To cut down, high cost of attendance, international students can apply under 3 scholarship categories. Students can get fee waivers upto 100% tuition fees.
James Cook University Rankings
- 251–300th World University Rankings THE 2022
- 101–200th Impact Rankings THE 2022
- 424 in QS World Rankings 2022
James Cook University Programs
James Cook University offers 49 undergraduate programs in fields like Science, Management and Engineering. The university also offers masters courses in various disciplines. Some of the popular courses at university with average tuition fees are tabulated below.
James Cook University Campus
- James Cook University Singapore campus is a part of Australian James Cook University which is ranked at 300 as per QS World Rankings 2022.
- The campus is equipped with lecture and seminar rooms, library and associated study facilities, computer laboratories, financial lab.
- The university campus academy that offers students training for short term courses.
- The Singapore campus also has various student life and clubs. Some of the clubs available at university are Art club, Banking and Finance Club, Marketing Club, Yoga Club etc.
- Students can indulge in these clubs and meet new people and make friends.
James Cook University Accommodation
The university doesn't offer on-campus accommodation for students. However, the university advises students to find suitable accommodation before moving. To assist students for the same, the university has its own accommodation partner. Some of the accommodation types with costing are tabulated below.
| Room | Description | Cost (INR/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Sharing Master Bedroom | 2 Beds per Room | 0.56 lakhs |
| Single Common Bedroom | 1 Bed per Room | 0.56 lakhs |
| Twin Sharing Master Bedroom | 2 Beds per Room | 0.56 lakhs |
| Single Deluxe (Shared Bathroom) | 1 Bed per Room | 0.56 lakhs |
James Cook University Admissions
International students willing to study at James Cook University are required to follow the below mentioned requirements.
Application Portal: Online, Application Fees: 250 SGD
Admission Requirements:
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of your highest academic certificate and transcript
- Resume/CV
- IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson (PTE Academic), or Medium of Instruction in English (6.5 bands in IELTS)
- Recommendation Letters
- Exams to Study in Singapore
James Cook University Cost of Attendance
Before moving to university, students are required to be prepared with estimated costs to study in Singapore. The tuition fees at university is program specific and some of the programs with tuition fees are represented below.
Apart from tuition fees, students are also required to be prepared with other living expenses in Singapore. A brief of these expenses are mentioned below.
- International Student Registration Fee: 0.48 lakhs
- Accommodation: 0.56 lakhs per month
James Cook University Scholarships
JCU Singapore offers merit scholarships in Singapore to new students who present outstanding academic achievement with well-developed skills in critical thinking and creativity. The three categories of scholarships available are:
- 100% Scholarship on one academic year
- 50% Scholarship on one academic year
- 25% Scholarship on one academic year
In order to be deemed eligible for the scholarship, students are required to meet the necessary academic criteria and submit the scholarship application form along with other relevant documents. The students have to clear a scholarship test to receive the required financial aid to study in Singapore.
James Cook University Placements
At James Cook University, Singapore most of the graduates earned jobs within 1 to 3 months of graduation. The employment rate of universities is divided in waves.
- Wave 1 (Feb to Apr 2021) : 81.0%
- Wave 2 (Feb to Apr 2021: 88.3%
- Wave 3 (Jun to Jul 2021): 93.8%
