Overview
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The University’s main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The University’s main fields of research include marine sciences, biodiversity, sustainable management of tropical ecosystems, genetics and genomics, tropical health care, tourism and engineering.
JCU offers a range of undergraduate courses that can be completed on or off-campus. For off-campus study, courses are delivered using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Students can pursuit their interests through a variety of study areas which include arts and social sciences, business, creative arts, education, engineering, health and medicine and languages.
There are two pathways for undergraduate studies at JCU, bachelor degrees and diplomas. As for entry requirements, Year 12 applicants need to gain a Queensland Overall Position (OP) or equivalent interstate rank (TER, UAI, ENTER) that meets the entry requirements for the course they are interested in.
James Cook University offers well-planned support services for international students who wish to study in the university. Support starts prior to arrival through guidance on matter such as booking arrival service and temporary accommodation, student visa processing, things to pack, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and the requirements and procedures if students plan to bring family members along with them. Upon arrival, JCU assists students with settling in by providing them with accommodation options.
Once settled, the university provides international students with a welcome session which will allow them to meet other students and faculty member. Overseas students are oriented accordingly about important dates such as orientations, international student activities and events. International support volunteers, learning advisers, student assistance helplines and student mentoring programs are available to students. Aside from all these, JCU also grants scholarships for international students.
Scholarships at JCU are available in the undergraduate, honours, postgraduate and research levels. These scholarships are given to students who are able to pass the eligibility requirements on the basis of academic performance or financial need. University-funded scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time students.
JCU also has many external scholarships made available by government departments, business and industry groups that students may be eligible to apply for. These scholarships are available in all study areas. International student scholarships are also awarded to eligible foreign students.
7,768 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Health and Nursing
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
JCU International Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | 25% tuition fee reduction |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Applicants must: be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. There is no application required for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently. |
JCU International Merit Stipend
| Total Worth | $400 to assist with expenses throughout the duration of study at JCU |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Applicants must: be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. There is not application required for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently. |
JCU Deans' Scholarship
| Total Worth | $20,000 ($5,000 per year). |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | The JCU Deans’ Scholarship will be open to students who meet all the following criteria: Complete Year 12 in 2023 and are enrolling at JCU in 2024 (the year immediately following the completion of Year 12). Are a new student to JCU. Are enrolling as a domestic student, full-time for Study Period One, 2024 in an eligible undergraduate full degree (Bachelor) program (Study areas Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry are excluded). Are not enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Veterinary Science or the Bachelor of Dental Surgery – which are excluded. |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Process: Apply to your chosen JCU undergraduate course via QTAC. We will assess your application for eligibility. If you are successful, you will be advised at the time of your offer. Offer rounds begin after ATAR results are released in December 2023. |
JCU Access Scholarship
| Total Worth | $5,000 for 1 year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Undergraduate, first year, full time. |
| Application Deadline | May 29 |