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

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

James Cook University Singapore is a leading university in Singapore and students across the world desire to study here. JCU Singapore MBA is one of the most desirable programs offered by the university. Students can choose from a suite of 6 majors to specialise in and demonstrate a focus area for their future prospective employers or pursue a general stream: Analytics & Business Solutions, Creative Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Talent Management, and MICE, Tourism & Hospitality. While studying in JCU Singapore, students get to instil the mindset of innovative business solution, equip skills and techniques of data-driven decision making and engage in experiential learning to serve business partners’ demands.