Cairns Universities & Tertiary Education Colleges

University and Tertiary Education is open to both school leavers and mature aged students. Cairns is a great place to go away and study with smaller campuses, relaxed vibe and some great rainforest and ocean when it's time to leave the books.

Many of the usual courses are offered at Cairns' university and tertiary education facilities but there are also courses and degrees that are in tune to the natural environment or career opportunities in the area. James Cook University Cairns has one of the most well regarded research and education facilities looking into study on the tropics and Far North Queensland TAFE has the Maritime Academy which offers training courses covering all of the marine industry.

Take a look at the University and Tertiary Education facilities below and see why people choose to pack up and head north to gain higher education.

Cairns Universities

James Cook University

James Cook University Cairns is a state of the art teaching and research facility which teaches over 4000 students. The campus is located in the northern beaches and is bordered by rainforest and mountains. There are a number of courses on offer at JCU Cairns, however, with its location being so unique it is one of the leading institutions dedicated to research and study on the tropics.

P.O. Box 6811, Cairns QLD 4870
Phone: 1800 246 446
Web: www.jcu.edu.au

Martin College

Martin College has been providing education to students since 1976. Martin College is dedicated to providing practical and applied courses as well as creating credit transfers for students who would like to transfer to selected universities. With small class sizes and interesting courses looking into Business, Information Technology, Graphic Design, Events and Tourism it is a popular choice for tertiary education in Cairns.

Business & Technology Training & University Pathways
Level 2 Village Lane, 20 - 32 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
Phone: 1300 762 129
Web: www.martincollege.edu.au

Tropical North Queensland Institute of Tafe

Situated in the western suburb Manunda just outside of the city centre is the beautiful and relaxing Cairns TAFE Campus. Students can choose a variety of vocational education and training programs to choose from which will lead to gainful employment at the end of their study. One part of Cairns TAFE is the Cairns Maritime Academy which delivers training across the marine industry to prepare students for futures in local, state and federal licensing exams. There is a dedicated host of teachers and staff with extensive knowledge across the industry.

Gatton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Manunda, Cairns, 4870
Phone: 1300 656 959
Web: www.tnqit.tafe.qld.gov.au

Other Universities

Open Learning Centre
Eureka St Cairns QLD 4870
Phone: 07 4051 7529

University of Queensland
19 Aplin St Cairns QLD 4870
Phone: 07 4050 3670