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Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are united by a commitment to excellent teaching and experiential learning, leading to some of the top graduate outcomes in Australia.
No. 4 in the world for
Marine and Freshwater Biology
2024 US News Best Global Universities Rankings
No. 1 in Queensland for
full-time employment
2025 Good Universities Guide, UG study area
No. 2 in the world for
collaborative partnerships
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
5 Stars for full-time employment and student support
2025 Good Universities Guide, PG study area
JCU Study Areas
- Allied Health and Pharmacy
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Law and Finance
- Marine Science
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Planning, Development and the Environment
- Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
- Social Work
- Society and Culture
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Teaching and Education
- Tourism
Scholarships
We are proud to offer a range of scholarships to international students including the JCU International Excellence Scholarship, which provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the duration of approved full degree study programs. Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process.
Meet our international students
Rayana Mabshura Oeyshi (Bangladesh)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bangladeshi student Rayana dives into life as a medical student at James Cook University! See how she manages her studies, finds time for fun, and prioritises supporting her classmates.
Raiyan Talkhani (India)
Master of Engineering (Professional)
Meet Raiyan, a recent graduate from James Cook University's Master of Engineering program. See how Raiyan is putting his knowledge to work at the JCU Ideas Lab, collaborating with researchers and local businesses.
- We acknowledge Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students live, learn and work.
- We acknowledge Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation, and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students live, learn and work.