How is applying to James Cook University - Singapore different from applying to other universities in Singapore?

James Cook University is one of the best universities in Australia and students across the world desire to study here. When it comes to JCU Singapore rankings, the university consistently ranks among the top 500 universities in the world. In US News & World Report Rankings, James Cook University has been awarded the rank #324 in Best Global Universities,  #24 in Best Global Universities in Australia/New Zealand, and #22 in Best Global Universities in Australia. Additionally, James Cook University Singapore offers a variety of programs for their overseas audience on both the undergraduate and graduate level, in leading fields such as Accounting, Business, Commerce, Environmental Science, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Information Technology, Psychology, Science, and more on both the undergraduate and graduate level. When we talk about the JCU Singapore campus life, it is easily accessible and is surrounded by a myriad of cafes and restaurants. Some of the facilities offered on this campus are books, sports and recreation, cafeteria and nursing room. Learning facilities like student hub, financial lab, TEL rooms, and auditoriums are also present in the JCU Singapore campus. Overall, James Cook University Singapore is one of the best study abroad universities for international students.

Yes, James Cook University Singapore offers their international students a variety of internship and full-time employment opportunities to fine-tune their skill set as per the industry. International students must fulfill the mandatory eligiblity criteria listed below in order to apply for JCU Singapore internships:

• Appear for an interview;
• Reside in Singapore;
• Be in their final semester with only 1 subject remaining;
• Have a Training Work Permit (Visa type) applied for and sponsored by the company and approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM);
• Have passed and completed at least 23 subjects;
• Be available for a minimum of 3 months; and

Note: In case of unsuccessful placement, students must enrol in a multidisciplinary project.

Yes,  James Cook University Singapore offers generous scholarships to their international students, both on the undergraduate and graduate level. Scholarships are offered to students both on the basis of academic achivement and other criteria. Students must note that James Cook University merit-based scholarships are awarded to high calibre individuals with outstanding academic achievement and well developed skills and the eligibility criteria varies as per the nationality of the candidate. Additionally, submission of a complete application form including scholarship application form and relevant documents is required.

Merit-based Scholarships: JCU Singapore offers three merit-based scholarships in the form of a rebate of 100%, 50%, and 25% for one academic year (which is equivalent to the tuition fee for a total of 8 subjects) based on various eligibility criteria. Both undergraduate and graduate students can avail these scholarships if studying in the Singapore campus of James Cook University. However, merit-based scholarships cannot be availed by students pursuing the following courses:

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Philosophy