James Cook University Singapore is the university’s campus at 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380. It opened in 2003, and you can reach it in about a 5-minute walk from Bright Star, a two-star hotel.
- Address: 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380
- Nearest MRT stations: Aljunied and Kallang
- Campus tour: A virtual tour is available; guided tours are also described by the university.
- Open House: An annual event that requires registration.
Finding the Singapore campus
James Cook University Singapore is located on Sims Drive at 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380.
Aljunied MRT station (EW9) is about a 10-minute walk from campus. Kallang MRT station (EW10) is also about a 10-minute walk from the university.
How do you get to campus from nearby MRT stations and bus stops?
Aljunied and Kallang are both a 10-minute walk from campus, while several bus stops provide additional routes. The closest of the stops is Blk 45 (80229), a 4-minute walk away, served by buses 64 and 125.
If you’re comparing rail stops and their surrounding area, which Singapore MRT stations are nearby covers Aljunied, Kallang and Mountbatten.
Yi Xiu Factory Building (80071) is a 7-minute walk from campus. Services there include 2, 13, 21, 26, 51, 62, 63, 67, 80, 100 and 158. Opp Mohammed Salleh Mosque (80069) is a 9-minute walk away, and has the same services.
For broader journeys, how to get around Singapore from Aljunied covers transit from the area.
Campus access and visitor arrangements
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am–9pm, and Saturday, 9am–6pm
Campus access and department hours vary, so confirm arrangements with the university before visiting. General campus hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6pm; on Saturdays, Student Affairs and Estate Management departments are open 8:30am–1pm. The campus is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
The library has separate hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–9pm, and Saturday, 9am–6pm; it is closed on Sundays and public holidays. During Study Week, campus hours are Monday to Saturday, 7am–10pm, with Sundays and public holidays closed. During Exam Preparation Week and Exam Week, hours are Monday to Saturday, 7am–midnight, also closed Sundays and public holidays.
For a guided campus tour, the university describes facilities including the Psychology Clinic, Game Museum, and Aquaculture Research and Teaching Faculty. A virtual campus tour is available through the Campus Maps & Contact Information page. Contact the Sims Drive campus at +65 6709 3888 or admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au to ask about access and tour arrangements.
Planning an open day or prospective-student visit
James Cook University Singapore describes Open House as an annual event, and visitors are asked to register. The full schedule is shared in the registration confirmation email, and event activities may change.
Use the university’s registration information to plan around the event schedule rather than assuming every activity will be available.
Before you go
Campus hours and visitor arrangements depend on the purpose and timing of your visit. Check the official site before you go, especially if you’re planning to attend a tour, use the library or visit during an academic week with different operating hours.
FAQs
Where is James Cook University Singapore?
The campus is at 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380.
Can you take a campus tour?
The university describes guided tours of facilities at its Singapore campus and also provides a virtual campus tour through its Campus Maps & Contact Information page.
Do you need to register for Open House?
Yes. The university asks visitors to register for its annual Open House and shares the full schedule in the registration confirmation email.
Which MRT stations are closest to the campus?
Aljunied (EW9) and Kallang (EW10) are each about a 10-minute walk from campus.