On behalf of the Singapore campus of James Cook University, I would like to welcome you to our institution. Congratulations on having chosen to study at our University and in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

Singapore is an incredibly dynamic and multicultural nation that offers a truly international experience. We have students from over 55 different countries studying here and we encourage all our students to engage not just in the classroom but with the many other opportunities available including student clubs, networking events and competitions.

The Singapore campus is fully owned by James Cook University Australia and was established in 2003 as part of the University’s expressed intent of internationalising its activities. Now well-established and highly regarded, it offers an attractive portfolio of university level programs and students studying here at our Singapore campus can be assured of the same enriching university education as our students in Australia.

James Cook University, located in the state of Queensland, Australia is ranked amongst the top 2%^* of universities in the world. Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance, and impact. With research connections to more than 100 countries and 25 specialised research centres and institutes, JCU is connected to the world and globally engaged.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University boasts the highest level of quality assurance in Singapore for private education institutions. We are proud to have been awarded the EduTrust Star as a symbol of recognition for outstanding achievement. In obtaining the award for the third time in 2023, the Singapore campus has displayed its commitment to quality as a student-centric educational institution. As an Australian university that focuses on teaching and research for the people of the tropics and beyond, our Singapore campus offers a gateway for the University to pursue its tropical agenda beyond Australia and opens international mobility opportunities for many of our students and staff.

At James Cook University, we believe that education is a collaborative process where students and academics work together in a dynamic learning environment. Our campus in Singapore is equipped with the latest in teaching technology, ensuring classes are held in an interactive and sophisticated setting using a variety of learning technologies.

Everyone at James Cook University is guided in their behaviours through our Values & Beliefs. Our Statement of Strategic Intent and our Values & Beliefs are stated on this website as well as placed in each classroom on our campus.

We look forward to working with you to help you to achieve your career aspirations and become future leaders in your chosen field, whether that be in business, science, technology, health or social sciences. We are confident that your study with us will be an exciting journey and I wish you every success in your studies.

Professor Carole-Anne Upton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Singapore

^*2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 2023 ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities as a percentage of higher education providers in the International Association of Universities (IAU) database.