James Cook University

PROFILE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY

locationSingapura

Ranked #=440

QS World University Rankings 2026, short detail: overall global ranking for James Cook University Australia (parent university of the Singapore campus).

Ranked #445 in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025, short detail: overall global ranking for James Cook University Australia (parent university of the Singapore campus).

Top 150 in the world

Earth and Marine Sciences, short detail: subject ranking by QS World University Rankings 2025 for James Cook University Australia

Established in 2003

Year of Establishment

James Cook University Singapore is the Singapore campus of James Cook University Australia, offering Australian university programmes in Singapore across pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research study areas. It provides accelerated trimester-based study options with a single main campus at Sims Drive and offers disciplines such as business, commerce, information technology, psychology, tourism and hospitality, science, and research degrees. Key benefits for international students include multiple intakes each year, English pathway support, and a campus environment with academic and student support services designed for study progression and employability outcomes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

James Cook University Singapore’s achievements include recognised quality assurance and accreditation status relevant to private education and business education standards, plus specialist quality assurance for its English language programme. The campus is associated with EduTrust Star, and its business school accreditation status is listed by AACSB for the Singapore campus. Its English Language Preparatory Program is quality assured by NEAS as stated in the programme information.

  1. EduTrust certification period shown as 10 April 2023 to 9 April 2027 (certificate document).
  2. EduTrust Star described by JCU as the highest level of accreditation from the Singapore Government for the Singapore campus.
  3. AACSB accredited listing for James Cook University, Singapore (business accreditation listing).
  4. NEAS quality mark stated for the English Language Preparatory Program, including the claim it is the only institution in Singapore to have achieved this quality mark.

FACILITIES

The Singapore campus provides learning and support facilities for teaching, study, and student services across academic and specialised areas. Facilities include teaching spaces, learning resources, technology access, and discipline-specific facilities to support programme delivery. The campus facilities list includes academic and specialised facilities referenced across campus information pages.

  1. Auditoriums, Sims Drive Campus
  2. Lecture rooms, Sims Drive Campus
  3. Seminar rooms, Sims Drive Campus
  4. Library and study areas, Sims Drive Campus
  5. Computer laboratories, Sims Drive Campus
  6. IT services and computer lab support, Sims Drive Campus
  7. Learning Centre, Sims Drive Campus
  8. Psychology Clinic, Sims Drive Campus
  9. Aquaculture research and teaching facility, Sims Drive Campus
  10. Financial lab, Sims Drive Campus
  11. Sporting amenities, Sims Drive Campus

LOCATION

Sims Drive Campus

149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Business Studies)
  2. Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Information Technology)
  3. Diploma of Higher Education (Majoring in Psychological Science)

List of all foundation programmes

  1. Pre-University Foundation Program
  2. Pre-University Foundation Program Extended

List of all certificate programmes

  1. English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP)

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Psychology Studies)
  2. Bachelor of Business
  3. Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
  4. Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)
  5. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Business Intelligence and Information Systems)
  6. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  7. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Human Resources Management)
  8. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in International Business)
  9. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Management)
  10. Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Marketing for the Digital Age)
  11. Bachelor of Commerce
  12. Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Accounting)
  13. Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Banking and Finance)
  14. Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Economics)
  15. Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Financial Management)
  16. Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in International Trade)

  17. Bachelor of Cybersecurity

  18. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Teach out by July 2026)
  19. Bachelor of Economics
  20. Bachelor of Information Technology
  21. Bachelor of Psychological Science
  22. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
  23. Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
  24. Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Data Science)
  25. Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Internet of Things) (Teach out by September 2027)
  26. Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
  2. Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science
  3. Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
  4. Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  5. Graduate Diploma of Research Methods
  6. Master of Business Administration
  7. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Analytics and Business Solutions)
  8. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Creative Marketing)
  9. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Entrepreneurship)
  10. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Finance)
  11. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Global Talent Management)
  12. Master of Business Administration (Majoring in Mice, Tourism and Hospitality)
  13. Master of Guidance and Counselling
  14. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Artificial Intelligence)
  15. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Business Informatics) (Teach out by January 2027)
  16. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Computing) (Teach out by January 2027)
  17. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Cyber Security)
  18. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Information Technology Management)
  19. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Interactive Technologies and Games Design) (Teach out by January 2027)
  20. Master of Information Technology (Majoring in Software Engineering)
  21. Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
  22. Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  23. Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
  24. Master of Philosophy
  25. Master of Psychological Science (Majoring in Business Psychology)
  26. Doctor of Philosophy

List of other programmes

  1. Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business)
  2. JCUS Study Abroad Program (1 Trimester)
  3. JCUS Study Abroad Program (2 Trimesters)
  4. JCUS Study Abroad Program (1 Trimester) Postgraduate

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

S$327 to S$872

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

S$4,570 to S$24,700

S$66,708 to S$71,520

S$14,720 to S$151,090

Living Cost

Approximately S$1,480 to S$4,200 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
JCU appointed off-campus co-living providers

JCU states it does not own accommodation and lists accommodation providers that have signed a Standard Service Agreement, with typical requirements that may include a month’s rental, refundable deposit, and miscellaneous fees.

  1. Bespoke Habitat – Avon Park (TWO)
  2. Bespoke Habitat – Le Shantier (M)
  3. Bespoke Habitat – M Suites
  4. Bespoke Habitat – Torieview Mansions
  5. Bespoke Habitat – Twin Heights (M)
  6. Bespoke Habitat Palm Lodge (HS)
  7. Bespoke Habitat Tre Residences (3E)
  8. Brickhouse @ Sims
  9. Coliwoo – 320 Balestier
  10. Coliwoo – Lavender Collections
  11. Coliwoo – Orchard
  12. Cove Living @ Park 1 Suites
  13. CozyHouz Service Provider @ Wai Wing Centre
  14. De Cozy @ Canne Ville
  15. De Cozy @ Shrewsbury
  16. HomeyDays @ Kim Keat House
  17. HomeyDays @ Sims Dorado