James Cook University
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QS World University Rankings
43
Undergraduate programs
64
Postgraduate programs
5+
QS stars
About James Cook University
James Cook University (JCU) is a world-class university that ranks consistently as one of the world’s top 400 universities, having also attained the prestigious QS 5 Stars ranking in 2021 for our achievements in the categories of teaching, employability,…
research and facilities. We are also the second-oldest university in Queensland and Australia’s leading university in the tropics.
Our work is driven by the belief to empower students to help them realise their potential and be a catalyst for innovation and connection to give back to the societies they exist in. JCU students explore, discover and grow through research and teaching that makes a difference to people and societies, the natural world and built environment and leave university prepared for the competitive demands of the global workforce.
In our constant pursuit of excellence in teaching and research, we have expanded our reach within Australia to ensure local relevance while also attaining global perspective with a comprehensive overseas presence spanning 14 discipline areas across 7 campus locations in 2 countries in Australia (Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Mackay, Mount Isa and Thursday Island) and Singapore.Â
 We have a focus on:
• Allied Health and Pharmacy
• Planning, Development and the Environment
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Veterinary and Animal Science
For more information on JCU, please visit: https://www.jcu.edu.au or https://www.jcu.edu.sg
University information
- ADMISSION
- STUDENTS & STAFF
Cambridge CAE Advanced | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE Academic |
169+ | 6+ | 74+ | 52+ |
Cambridge CAE Advanced | PTE Academic | International Baccalaureate | A-levels |
169+ | 52+ | 24+ | 4.5+ |
ATAR | TOEFL | IELTS |
59.4+ | 74+ | 6+ |
GPA | GMAT | ACT | SAT | ATAR |
2.4+ | 590+ | 22+ | 1000+ | 90+ |
International Baccalaureate | PTE Academic | Cambridge CAE Advanced | TOEFL | IELTS |
24+ | 52+ | 169+ | 74+ | 6+ |
Total Students | International students | Total faculty staff |
8,220 UG Students- 83% PG Students- 17% | 849 UG Students- 45% PG Students- 55% | 821 Domestic Staff- 82% International Staff- 18% |
Tuition fees
International Student Tuition Fees: 30,080 AUD (Tuition Fee/year)
Rankings & Ratings
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QS World University Rankings
#51-100
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Rankings Criteria
Overall