James Cook University (JCU) is a prestigious public research university located in North Queensland, Australia, with main campuses in Townsville and Cairns, as well as an international campus in Singapore and a study center in Brisbane. Established in 1970, JCU is one of the oldest universities in Queensland and is globally recognized for its focus on teaching and research in tropical environments. The university consistently ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide and is especially renowned for its excellence in marine biology, ecology, tropical medicine, and environmental science. JCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, education, psychology, veterinary science, and the arts. Its campuses are equipped with modern facilities, including the state-of-the-art Engineering and Innovation Place in Townsville and the Australian Tropical Herbarium in Cairns. The university also hosts leading research institutes like the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, contributing to significant global research. JCU provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, personalized academic support, and high graduate employability outcomes. It is particularly attractive to international students for its diverse programs, strong research profile, and the unique opportunity to study near the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.