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No. 1 in Australia for median graduate salary²

No. 2 in Australia for full-time employment²

¹2024 ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities as a percentage of higher education providers in the International Association of Universities (IAU) database ²2020-2022 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Graduate Outcomes Survey, International UG study area

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – USA
Master of Science (Professional)

“During my undergraduate degree in Florida, a colleague raved about the marine biology program and the amazing things she accomplished at JCU. I researched the university and fell in love with the opportunities to be on the Great Barrier Reef. I studied something I loved and made friends with people from all over, creating wild and fun memories I will never forget."

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – INDIA
Master of Engineering (Professional)

“I completed my Bachelor of Electrical Engineering in my home country (India) and am now studying for my Master of Engineering (Professional) degree here at JCU in Townsville. The workshops we’ve done have not only improved my confidence and communication skills but also my ability to work as part of a team. One day I’d like to become the director of my own company back home.”

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – INDONESIA
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Antin, an Australia Awards recipient, was recently awarded the Study Cairns 2023 International Student Award of Excellence for her valuable contributions and achievements as an international student in the Cairns community. Ms. Widi’s current research activities are focused on the potential of bioactive compounds from the Euphorbia plant family on recovery from diabetic ulcers.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – INDIA
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

“My experience has been terrific, the workshops and support team are the best. I really enjoyed being on-campus and have made new friends. The research field trips have also been amazing. We had the opportunity to go out in the field and conduct research in the oldest tropical rainforest in the world."

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – NIGERIA
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)

“The support from my supervisors and the International Student Support Team at JCU was unlike anything I had experienced at a university before. It is because of their help that I was able to settle into my new life in Australia, stay on-track throughout my studies and complete my PhD in just under three and a half years.”

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