Information about James Cook University, Singapore

1. Website: jcu.edu.sg

2. Location: 149 Sims Drive, Singapore – Approximately 22 minutes by car from Changi International Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings and Accreditations

• Ranked #440 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
• James Cook University rankings: www.jcu.edu.sg/rankings 

5. Total number of students: 3,500 students

6. Number of international students: N/A

7. Key Strengths

• Ranked among the world’s Top 12 universities for Hospitality and Tourism Management.
• Ranked among Australia’s leading research universities and Top 9 in Australia.
• Ranked Top 28 among the world’s young and dynamic universities.
• Ranked Top 50 modern universities globally.
• The first and only Australian public university to establish a campus in Singapore.
• The only private-sector institution in Singapore officially recognised by the Singapore Government as a “University”.
• The only institution in Singapore to have received the EduTrust Star award twice consecutively.
• 100% of academic staff are full-time PhD holders actively engaged in research.
• The only institution in Singapore with an English Language Preparatory Programme accredited by NEAS.
• The only institution in Singapore offering a Master of Professional Accounting programme accredited by CPA Australia.
• The only institution in Singapore offering a Master of Planning and Urban Design programme accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
• The only institution in Singapore offering Psychology programmes accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• The only institution in Singapore offering Bachelor’s degrees in 2 years and Master’s degrees in 1 year. International students in selected Business programmes may pursue a double major within the same duration and tuition fee structure.
• The only institution in Singapore with a global inter-campus and student exchange network connecting students to partner universities across multiple continents.

8. Training-related Information 

a. Training programs: View details here

• English Language Programmes
• Pre-University Foundation
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctoral Degree

b. Training courses: View details here

Business

• Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies)
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
• Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Banking & Finance)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Intelligence & Information System)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Financial Management)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in International Business)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Management)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business ( Majoring in Sports & Events Management)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Analytics and Business Solution)
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Creative Marketing)
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Entrepreneurship)
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Finance)
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Global Talent Management)
• Master of Business Administration ( Majoring in Mice, Tourism and Hospitality)
• Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration

Information Technology

• Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Information Technology)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology ( Majoring in Business Informatics)
• Master of Information Technology ( Majoring in Computing and Networking)
• Master of Information Technology ( Majoring in Interactive Technologies & Games Design)
• Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration

Early Childhood Education

• Bachelor of Education ( Early Childhood Education)

Arts

• Bachelor of Arts ( Majoring in Psychology Studies)

Guidance and Counseling

• Master of Guidance and Counseling

Planning and Urban Design

• Graduate Certificate of Science
• Master of Planning and Urban Design

Pathway Programs

• English Language Preparatory Program
• Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business)
• Pre – University Foundation Program
• Pre – University Foundation Program Extended

Higher Degree By Research

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Graduate Certificate of Research Methods (Tropical Environments and Societies)
• Graduate Certificate of Research Methods ( Tropical Health and Medicine)
• Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (Tropical Environments and Societies)
• Graduate Diploma of Research Methods ( Tropical Health and Medicine)
• Master of Philosophy

9. Entry Requirements: View details here

Requirements vary by programme; however, most programmes require successful completion of High School and an IELTS score of at least 6.0. Specific requirements include:

• English Language Preparatory Program: Completion of Grade 11, IELTS 4.0.
• Pre-University Foundation Program: Grade 11 GPA of 6.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0).
• Pre-University Foundation Program Extended: Grade 11 GPA of 5.0, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0).

10. Intakes: 

For most programmes:

• March
• July
• October

Special intakes:

• English Language Preparatory Program: January, May, September
• Master of Psychology: February
• Higher Degrees by Research: Available throughout the year

11. Application Documents

• Highest qualification certificate.
• Academic transcripts/school reports from the most recent two years.
• English language certificate (if available).
• Passport bio-data page (if available).
• Academic and extracurricular achievements (for scholarship applications).

12. Tuition Fees: View details here

Pathway Programmes

• English Language Preparatory Program: S$3,959
• Pre-University Foundation Program: S$14,980
• Pre-University Foundation Program Extended: S$20,437

Undergraduate Programmes

• Diploma: Approximately S$20,000 for the entire programme.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Approximately S$59,000–61,000 for the entire programme.

Postgraduate Programmes: Approximately S$12,000–51,000 for the entire programme.

Doctor of Philosophy: S$134,927 for the entire programme.

13. Scholarships: Up to S$20,000. View details here

14. Living Expenses: Approximately S$10,000 – 15,000 per year.

15. Accommodation and Student Support Services: View details here

Housing & Development Board (HDB)

• Master Bedroom
  • Single Room: S$800–1,200/month
  • Twin Sharing: S$400–600/month
• Common Room
  • Single Room: S$650–800/month
  • Twin Sharing: S$325–400/month
• Off-campus Hostel: Approximately S$550–2,400/month.

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