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James Cook University, Townsville Campus

Townsville, Australia

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​James Cook University (JCU) is a distinguished public research university located in tropical northern Queensland, Australia. Renowned for its commitment to addressing global challenges, particularly those pertinent to tropical regions, JCU offers a unique educational experience deeply integrated with its environment. 


The JCU Townsville, Douglas campus has been named Bebegu Yumba, which means “Place of Learning” in the Birri-Gubba language.

JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus is located in the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct (TropiQ) in the suburb of Douglas. Set in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometers (8 miles) from the Townsville CBD, the campus houses around 1,400 students in colleges and halls of residence. Over 13,000 students are part of the JCU Townsville community, including approximately 1,500 international students.

Townsville is small enough to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life, but large enough to boast a range of facilities. Students can make the most of the great outdoors through rainforest hikes, mountain biking and snorkelling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. 



Campus Overview

  • Established: The campus began operations in 1967 and has since evolved into JCU's largest campus.

  • Location: Situated in the suburb of Douglas, approximately 13 kilometers from Townsville's central business district, the campus spans 386 hectares of natural bushland and parkland.