James Cook University — student housing nearby (2026)

1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814, Australia

QS #440World University Rankings
★ 4.0Google campus rating
248published reviews

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What people say about James Cook University

Wamaige Kui ★★★★★ · Google review · 11 months ago

What an exciting place to study. The state of the art library coupled with beautiful green surroundings where I can enjoy nature listen to the birds sing is such a memorable experience for me. Everyone from lecturers, staff and students are so helpful. I love the setup of study spaces and lecture ro

Yellow (Sapphire) ★★★★★ · Google review · 3 months ago

Went there for dentistry for my daughter found the staff to be lovely and my daughter said that her dentist was great. Waiting area was comfortable.

Elfie Wandrey ★★★★★ · Google review · 5 months ago

Easy to find if you use GPS. Plenty of parking, coffee shop. No wait time

Annabel Jellett ★ · Google review · 11 months ago

As a medical student graduating in 2025 I am absolutely disgusted that you allowed a violent perpetrator continue to study medicine for YEARS. Allowing him to continue studying puts women, children, vulnerable patients and all others at RISK.

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