James Cook University
Townsville, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 20,308
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
James Cook University (JCU) is dedicated to addressing the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide. Its Townsville campus sits within a tropical health and knowledge precinct, with other campuses in Cairns, Brisbane and Singapore. JCU offers undergraduate and postgraduate study alongside research addressing global challenges, including work in marine science, tropical medicine, tourism and biodiversity. Students can access international exchange and short study experiences through JCU Global Experience. On-campus residences provide academic and wellbeing support and social activities, while the university also provides information about off-campus and short-stay accommodation.
Fields of study
- Allied Health and Pharmacy
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Law and Finance
- Marine Science
- Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Planning, Development and the Environment
- Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
- Society and Culture
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Teaching and Education
- Tourism
- Veterinary and Animal Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- 2026-09-07, 2026-09-14, 2026-11-02, 2027-01-18, 2027-02-15, 2027-02-22, 2027-03-15, 2027-05-10, 2027-07-05, 2027-07-26, 2027-08-30, 2027-10-25
- Application deadlines
- No single university-wide deadline: dates vary by course, study mode, intake and application route. The supplied domestic schedule covers 2026 and 2027; late applications may be considered individually at JCU's discretion.
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Fees and funding depend on student type and course. Tuition fees and a separate Student Services and Amenities Fee apply each Study Period or Trimester. Eligible students may defer fees through HELP. The supplied sources do not establish complete domestic or international tuition ranges. The tourism master's 2026 estimate is based on a full-time annual load of 24 credit points and is subject to change in subsequent years.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
Information last verified Sep 25, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.