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James Cook University Singapore (JCU)
- Singapore campus of James Cook University Australia
- Campus Address: 149 Sims Dr, Singapore 387380
- Visa Application is handled by the university directly
About JCU Singapore
James Cook University Singapore campus established in 2003 and is fully owned by James Cook University Australia. Students who graduate from JCU Singapore will get the same global recognition as graduated from JCU Australia.
In 2015, JCU Singapore is the 1st institution received the Singapore Education Trust Certification Star Rating (Edu Trust Star), and obtain it again in 2019. This is the highest certification offered in this area.
University Status in Singapore
JCU Singapore became the only private institution in Singapore to be recognised with “University status” in 2016, this allows the JCU Singapore campus to call itself a university.
Ranking
Top 201-250
Global University Rank, The Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2021
Top 50 Under 50
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Ranking, Top 50 Under 50, 2020
Top 2% Globally
The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2019
EduTrust Star
Highest level of award in the private education sector in Singapore. 1st institution in Singapore to achieve this.
Courses and Fees
University Pathway
Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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English Language Preparatory Program | English Language | 4 months | S$3,959 |
Pre-University Foundation Program | 8 months | S$14,980 | |
Pre-University Foundation Program Extended | 12 months | S$20,437 | |
Postgraduate Qualifying Program | Business | 4 months | S$9,844 |
Diploma
Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees | |
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Diploma of Higher Education | Business Studies | 8 months | S$19,688 | Diploma |
Diploma of Higher Education | Information Technology | 8 months | S$19,688 | Diploma |
Diploma of Higher Education | Psychological Science | 8 months | S$20,544 | Diploma |
Undergraduate
Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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Bachelor of Business | 2 Years | S$59,064 | |
Bachelor of Business | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | International Business | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Marketing | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Sports and Events Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Accounting | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Financial Management | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Banking and Finance | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business | Business Intelligence and Information Systems | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science | 2 Years | S$60,241 | |
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science | Aquaculture | 2 Years | S$60,241 |
Bachelor of Information Technology | General | 2 Years | S$59,064 |
Bachelor of Arts | Psychology Studies | 24 months | S$61,632 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science | 24 months | S$61,632 | |
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 12 months | S$26,322 |
Postgraduate
Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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Master of Business Administration | 12 months | S$38,520 | |
Master of Business Administration | Analytics And Business Solution | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Business Administration | Creative Marketing | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Business Administration | Entrepreneurship | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Business Administration | Finance | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Business Administration | Global Talent Management | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Business Administration | Mice, Tourism And Hospitality | 12 months | S$38,520 |
Master of Guidance and Counselling | 28 months (part time) | S$38,520* | |
Master of Information Technology | Business Informatics | 16 months | S$51,360 |
Master of Information Technology | Computing and Networking | 16 months | S$51,360 |
Master of Information Technology | Interactive Technologies and Games Design | 16 months | S$51,360 |
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
Master of Planning and Urban Design | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
Master of Psychology | Clinical | 2 years | S$66,768* |
Master of Philosophy | 2 years | S$67,838 | |
Master of Psychology (Clinical) | 2 Years | S$132,894 | |
Doctor of Psychology | Clinical Psychology | 4 years | S$126,367* |
Doctor of Philosophy | 4 Years | S$134,927 | |
Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Studies | 8 months | S$12,840 | |
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods | Tropical Environments and Societies | 6 months | S$13,268 |
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods | Tropical Health and Medicine | 6 months | S$13,268 |
Graduate Certificate of Science | 4 months | S$12,840 | |
Graduate Diploma of Psychology | 12 months | S$21,828 | |
Graduate Diploma of Research Methods | Tropical Environments and Societies | 12 months | S$26,964 |
Graduate Diploma of Research Methods | Tropical Health and Medicine | 12 months | S$26,964 |
Postgraduate Joint Programmes
Courses | Major / Field of Study | Duration | Tuition Fees |
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Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration | 16 months | S$51,360 | |
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management - Master of Business Administration | 16 months | S$51,360 |
Fast Track Studies
Following with Australia University Curriculum, JCU Singapore also runs a trimester system. Unlike other Universities runs two main semester per year, JCU Singapore runs three trimesters per year. That means students can ‘fast track” their studies and complete their degree within two years.
For the Master program, a student can complete the Master of Business Administration course in one year (full-time bases).
Accreditations by Professional Bodies
Many of JCU programs have accreditation and recognised by world reputed professional bodies. Below table gives a good overview of JCU programs and their accreditation.
Accounting Courses
All Accounting degrees are accredited by:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accounts New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Education Programs
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
Information Technology Programs
All the Information Technology degree are accredited by:
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Singapore Computer Society (SCS)
Psychology Programs
Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
- Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Urban Planning and Design Program
Master of Urban Planning and Design
- Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
Student Life
JCU Singapore has many facilities and extra curricular activities.
Campus Facilities
Below are the facilities available for JCU Singapore campus:
- Two-Storey Library
- Student Hub
- Discussion Rooms
- Book Shop
- Financial Lab
- Basketball court, Tennis court, Gymnasium
- Multi-purpose hall
- Psychology clinic and more
Accomodation (Hostel Options)
Most of the foreign universities in Singapore does not have on-campus accommodation as well as JCU Singapore. University has alliances with a group of reputed local private accommodation service providers for international students.
Depending on the location, the number of people per room and room facilities, the accommodation fees are from S$330 to S$1,660 per month. Some of the prime location with good room facility fees are over S$2,000.
You can choose your preferred accommodation from here.
There are also few other good student hostels which are convenient to JCU, these are:
- yo:HA hostel (@Evans)
- Dwell Student Living
- Homestead Halls
You can read Top 6 Student Hostel in Singapore for more information
Living in Singapore
Singapore is a very safe country with low crime rates. Majority of people in Singapore are from three main ethnic and cultural backgrounds: Chinese, Malay, and Indian. English is widely spoken and used here as it is the language of school, commerce and government.
Singapore’s transportation system is extensive. The affordable and highly efficient public transportation make you easy to go around the island.
Food in Singapore is cheap and convenient. Dishes from a variety of cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Malay, French, Turkish and it can be found all over the place.
Campus Mobility Program
JCU Singapore provides an opportunity for students to study in both Singapore and Australia. Students can choose to complete their degrees in Singapore, or start their degree studies in Singapore first and complete their degree in Australia later.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Singapore Committee for Private Education (CPE) released its annual private education institution (PEI) Graduate Employment Survey 2017/18 results on 10 April 2019.
According to that overall employment rate for James Cook University Singapore in 2017/18 was 75.3% with medium gross monthly salary of S$2,600.
This is slightly higher than 2016/17 overall employment rate of 72.7% with medium gross monthly salary of S$2,500.
Source: https://www.ssg.gov.sg/cpe/ges.html
James Cook University has been set up its Singapore campus since 2003, with the 16 years reputation it is highly recognised in Singapore.
In 2015, James Cook University (Singapore campus) was the 1st institution received the Singapore Education Trust Certification Star Rating (Edu Trust Star), and obtain it again in 2019. This award is the highest certification offered in the private education sector.
In 2016, under the renewed Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement, Singapore granted James Cook University (Singapore campus) ‘University Status’. Since then, JCU (Singapore campus) is the only Australian institution in Singapore to be recognised as a ‘University’ to date.
James Cook University is a public university in Australia.
In Singapore, all the non- public funded post-secondary education provider considers as the private education institution. James Cook University (Singapore Campus) is the only one who can call itself a ‘University‘.
So that we can say James Cook University (Singapore Campus) is a private university in Singapore.
There are seven steps to JCU Singapore application
Step 1 – Choose your course and intake
Step 2 – Submit your application
Step 3 – Submit the required Application Documents
Step 4 – Receive your admission decision
Step 5 – Accept offer letter
Step 6 – Apply student visa (JCU Singapore will help you apply for your student pass)
Step 7 – Arrive in Singapore
If you need any help with your application you can reach out to us.
Pre-University Foundation: min. IELTS 5.5 (no component lower than 5.0) or equivalent. A secondary education qualification equivalent to Australia Year 11 with 60% average
Undergraduate: min. IELTS 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. 12 years of schooling or equivalent, the result differ from country to country
Postgraduate: min. IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. Australian undergraduate bachelor degree or equivalent.
PhD: min. IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) or equivalent. Entry requirements depends on the course