Mobility specification

Country:Singapore

Institution:James Cook University

City:Singapore

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?3 credits * 2.5 ECTS, so one course for 8 ECTS.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Slight language barrier and with Chinese students.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:22000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Be sure to write to JCU, provide a list of friendly accommodations in shared apartments and around campus.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?stay in hawker centres, walk, cheap accommodation - I stayed in a bunk bed.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?On Singaporean websites - there's no other way :) And I used Google maps a lot.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Marina Bay Sands, Capitaspring, Con Gardens, Newton Hawkercenter

What are the must-visit trip destinations?To the islands around Singapore - Kusu, St Johns, Lazarus

Share your best experience:Walking around the city at sunrise + cycling.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?With the school

What is needed?Cooperation with the university and personal data.

How long does it take approximately?It's a long process of about months.

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Have visa in order, arrange accommodation, airport is MRT close to downtown.

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?A credit card for pulling out cash, sunscreen, raincoat, umbrella.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It's an amazing experience and a school for life worth taking. You will understand foreign culture and local people.