James Cook University

Official Representative

About the James Cook University

One of the world’s leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia’s James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Our unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.

Ranked in the top 2 percent of the world’s tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, James Cook University is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

The University conducts nationally significant and internationally recognised research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine and public health care in under-served populations.

Important Information

  • Country: Australia
  • Location: Douglas , Queensland
  • Year Founded: 1970
  • Institution Type: Public University
  • Accommodation: On-Campus, Off-Campus and Homestay
  • Conditional Offer Letter: Yes
  • Ranking: James Cook University has been ranked in the top 250 of the world’s universities – the best such ranking the University has achieved. The prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has ranked JCU 201-250 out of 1102 institutions worldwide.

Why study at the James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is proud to be Australia’s leading University for the Tropics. We are ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide for academic studies and research by the pre-eminent global rankings system, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (2017).

World-class facilities: With an outstanding global reputation, impressive, world-class facilities and dedicated academic staff, you can be certain that an education from JCU will provide the ideal start, or new direction, to your career.

Career-focused courses: JCU’s career-focused courses are designed to give you the kind of education employers rate highly. You will receive practical, hands-on training, learning from real-life scenarios that take you beyond our campuses. It’s no surprise that JCU has received a 5-star rating for job success from the Good Universities Guide for the last seven years running.

Leader in research excellence: JCU is also a renowned leader in research excellence, addressing the critical challenges facing the Tropics, worldwide. We collaborate with many of the most highly-respected local, national and international research organisations and industry groups, so you can feel confident that what you learn at JCU reflects current trends and innovation.

Campuses

Townsville

1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4811

Cairns

1/14-88 McGregor Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878

Brisbane

Ground Floor, 349 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Mackay

2 Griffin St, Mackay QLD 4740

Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health

Mount Isa Hospital, Joan Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Thursday Island

70 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875

Financials

Medium Range

Application Fee : 0$
Tuition fees (Estimated) :
Undergraduate : $27.000 – $33.000
Postgraduate (Coursework) : $28.000 – $40.000
Postgraduate (Research) : $30.000 – $40.000

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