{"id":7022,"date":"2026-07-28T12:59:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/?page_id=7022"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:59:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:59:57","slug":"townsville-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/why-study-abroad\/townsville-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Townsville, Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero is-style-smaller-top-text hide-gradient hide-h1 has-buttons\" style=\"--hero-desktop-image-position: 50% 38%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/357\/2026\/07\/iStock-825023020-1-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" class=\"wp-image-7043\" alt=\"Nighttime shot of coastal city, small and tall buildings mixed together, lights illuminating roads. Sun rests on the horizon.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title title page-title\">Townsville, Australia<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text top-text-wrapper \"><h2 class=\"top-text hero\">Townsville, Australia<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/monmouth-sa.terradotta.com\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=49904\">Learn More and Apply<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/\" class=\"\"  >Global Education Office<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >Study Abroad<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-and-navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"supernav \"  aria-label=\"Primary Menu - Study Abroad\"><div class=\"supernav-current\" data-menuguid=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/menu-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/\" data-menuid=\"54\"  class=\"back has-child is-crosslink\"   data-crosslink=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/left\"><span>Back<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10.4 5.9\" width=\"10.4\" height=\"5.9\" ><use xlink:href=\"#chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/\" data-menuid=\"1067\"  class=\"parent\"   ><span>Study Abroad<\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/faculty-directed-programs\/\" data-menuid=\"1016\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Monmouth Global Seminars<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/study-abroad-programs-overview\/\" data-menuid=\"7010\"  class=\"child has-child\"   ><span>Study Abroad Programs<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10.4 5.9\" width=\"10.4\" height=\"5.9\" ><use xlink:href=\"#chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/iss\" data-menuid=\"5428\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>International Student Services<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/faqs-for-students\/\" data-menuid=\"1019\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>FAQs for Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/how-to-get-started\/\" data-menuid=\"1025\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>How To Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/study-abroad\/student-stories\/\" data-menuid=\"1046\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Student Stories<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/\" data-menuid=\"5211\"  class=\"child has-child is-crosslink\"   data-crosslink=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/global-education-office\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/left\"><span>Global Education Office<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10.4 5.9\" width=\"10.4\" height=\"5.9\" ><use xlink:href=\"#chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-top is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy (MEBP) Students!<\/strong> Study Abroad during your Spring semester at<strong> James Cook University<\/strong>\u2014rated in the top 100 in the world for environmental sciences and earth and marine sciences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that Australia is ranked among the top 10 happiest countries in the world according to the UN&#8217;s Happiness Report? Starting the Spring 2027 semester, MEBP students can experience life in the tropical north of this country, the closest university to the Great Barrier Reef! Classes take place within the incredible ecosystems of the rainforests, dry savannahs, and the sea.  With the Australian Research Council\u2019s Centre for Excellence for Coral Reef Studies based at James Cook, this campus hosts the largest concentration of coral reef scientists in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university offers a range of courses with built-in field trip components that get you out into this incredible surrounding environment. Located in North Queensland and eight miles from Townsville\u2019s city center in a natural bush and parkland setting, the campus is full of native Australian flora and fauna. The smaller student population allows for a friendly campus, intimate class sizes, and accessible teaching staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video: Orpheus Island Field Trip\" loading=\"lazy\"  style='width: 500px; height: 281px;' src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p7Rp1VlrbiE?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0&#038;rel=0\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-monmouth-in-australia-signature-program-includes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The Monmouth in Australia Signature Program includes:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-three-column\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive five-day Cultural Immersion Program before the official start of the program!<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Airport pick-up at Cairns&nbsp;Airport and transport to <strong>beachfront accommodations <\/strong>for a&nbsp;celebratory welcome dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Welcome to Australia Ceremony&#8221; led by a member of the local Aboriginal community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Australia 101&#8221; program&nbsp;on Aussie culture, academic differences, health and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full day Snorkel or Scuba Diving at <strong>The Great Barrier Reef<\/strong>\u2014A World Heritage Site\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn about environmental issues and ocean life from a marine biologist&nbsp;working on the floating lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet iconic Aussie animals<\/strong> at the immersive Wildlife Habitat and feed Kangaroos and pet Koalas and marvel at crocs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the <strong>ancient Daintree Rainforest <\/strong>\u2014a Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the oldest rainforest in the world, exceeding 180 million years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farewell dinner featuring authentic Aussie cuisine&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel with the group and Bond University Advisor at the end of the program to start your study-abroad program (flight is separate).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>JCU\u00a0Orientation Program<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Additional days filled with events and activities designed to help you get to know your professors, peers,&nbsp;and key support people and services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Study Abroad Advising Support<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting with academic advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting with Study Abroad advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring and academic&nbsp;advising support at James Cook University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fully Vetted Housing<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-campus dorm accommodations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive Health &amp; Safety Coverage\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AIG Travel Insurance (complete coverage for anywhere you might travel during the program dates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 emergency support and on-site staff support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 mental health and wellness support&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AlertTraveler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from your resident director <strong>and<\/strong> James Cook&#8217;s International Student Support Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly cultural and social activities around Townsville\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spend a morning stand-up paddleboarding along the Ross River\u2014the 30-mile-long river that winds its way through the center of Townsville.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Townsville&#8217;s famous Castle Hill, and witness a 360-degree view of the city&nbsp;stretching out beneath the giant pink granite monolith. Afterward, hit up Gelatissimo for ice cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come and cheer for Townsville\u2019s professional rugby team: the North Queensland Cowboys. You have to catch this game and see this professional Australian sport in all its glory!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly coffee breaks with your resident director to discuss your experience and help you be successful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-will-monmouths-global-education-office-prepare-me-for-departure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How Will Monmouth&#8217;s Global Education Office Prepare Me for Departure?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Pre-Departure Orientation Process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-three-column\">\n<li>Application support and advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open office hours for program inquiries&nbsp;and planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Education mentor\/mentee program for committed study abroad students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two Pre-Departure Orientation meetings for students + final check-in program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intercultural Competence Workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Departure Parent Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bon Voyage event with prizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-opportunities-will-i-gain-as-a-monmouth-study-abroad-alum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Opportunities Will I Gain as a Monmouth Study Abroad Alum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alumni opportunities include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Welcome Back&#8221; lunch at Monmouth upon return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to become a Global Education Mentor (GEM) volunteer and tell students all about your experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After one semester as a GEM, you can apply for our Lead Global Education Mentor paid on-campus job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"student-housing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to provide contemporary and affordable student accommodation in a secure, safe, and environmentally sustainable environment, the on-campus residence features study bedrooms in group-share accommodation, high-quality communal facilities, and a centralised, self-catered \u2018master-chef\u2019 style kitchen and dining space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UniLodge James Cook University Halls of Residence &#8211; Burralga Yumba achieved NPAS accreditation in 2025.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilodge.com.au\/npas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is an industry-led program that is owned, governed, developed and administered by the&nbsp;<strong>Student Accommodation Association (SAA)<\/strong>&nbsp;to assist national education stakeholders to identify, promote and support quality managed student accommodation businesses which provide accommodation for the exclusive use of students.&nbsp;NPAS represents a stamp of quality, enabling students to make an informed choice about their accommodation. 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