About the study location
Townsville offers a coastal tropical setting with access to the Great Barrier Reef, while Cairns combines rainforest and reef environments with a laid-back student-friendly atmosphere.
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12 credits corresponds to 30 credits at Nord.
A normal full-time study load at James Cook University is three subjects per trimester, which is equal to 9 credits. Exchange students can choose to study a fourth subject to achiece 12 credits.
12 credits corresponds to 30 credits at Nord.
A normal full-time study load at James Cook University is three subjects per trimester, which is equal to 9 credits. Exchange students can choose to study a fourth subject to achiece 12 credits.
Tuition fees
Contact the International Office for more information about tuition fees
Contact the International Office for more information about tuition fees
The partner offers student housing, but can not guarantee a room. Students have to apply for student housing on their own. Read more about the options here: JCU Accomodation
For autumn semester: 01.06
For spring semester: 01.10
For spring semester: 01.10
Autumn semester: September until December
Spring semester: January until April
Academic IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson; or grade of 4 or better in any English subject in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skolen
Students are required to get a study permit/ visa. Please check the requirements based on your nationality here: Information about visa options
Students are recommended to get student insurance. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is waived for Norwegian students.
Some students may need a mandatory health check upon arrival in Australia. Here you can find more information about the health check.