James Cook University
- Australia
- Founded 1970
Overview
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1970Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | QueenslandSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 4,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | jcu.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Christina Ochoa (opens in a new tab)Spanish actor, scientist and writer
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