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Location Townsville, Australia
Funding Type Public
No of Students20308
Type University
Year of Establishment 1961
Scholarship

Ready today for tomorrow

As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper.

History of JCU

The University was established by an Act of the Queensland Parliament, the James Cook University of North Queensland Act 1970, which provided for "the establishment and incorporation of a University at Townsville, and for purposes connected therewith". It received assent on 20 April 1970.
In 1997 the Department of Education proceeded with the remaking of Acts of Queensland universities. As a result, the James Cook University Act 1997 received assent by the Governor in Council on 29 August 1997 and was promulgated on 1 January 1998. Amendments to the James Cook University Act 1997 have recently occurred as a result of the University Legislative Amendment Bill 2005 receiving assent on 19 May 2005.

Why JCU?

  • Obtain a world-class education
  • Join global leaders in research, marine sciences, biodiversity and tropical ecology
  • Develop job-ready skills in state-of-the-art facilities
  • Achieve exceptional employment outcomes 
  • Benefit from small class sizes
  • Utilise financial support through JCU Scholarships
  • Make friends and enjoy on-campus accommodation options
  • Hands-on learning in spectacular, World Heritage listed reefs and rainforests

Global university rankings

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide1 we are focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, in areas as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts and Society. Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings providers. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.

> #1 in Qld for graduate salaries
JCU is top for salary outcomes, ranked #1 in QLD for median graduate salary by the Good Universities Guide 2024, at both undergraduate and postgraduate study levels. We’re also ranked #1 in Australia for median graduate salary for international student graduates, in the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022.

-  #52 in the world for good health
In pursuit of the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, JCU is ranked:
#52 in the world for supporting good health and wellbeing
#56 in the world for working to reduce inequalities
Top 200 in the world for supporting life on the land
Top 200 in the world for creating decent work and economic growth

by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2023.

- A 5 star experience
JCU has held 5 Stars for teaching and employability in the QS Stars ranking since it began in 2021, along with 5 Stars for full-time employment, median graduate salary, student teacher ratio and social equity by the Good Universities Guide for 2024.
Career-focused courses provide an exceptional student experience, led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise, because experience has no substitute.

- Subject rankings: global highlights

Top 100 in the world

  • #40 in the world for Environment / Ecology
  • Top 75 in the world for Ecology
  • #83 in the world for Plant and Animal Science
  • Top 100 in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • Top 100 in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Top 100 in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management
  • #134 in the world for Environmental Sciences...and many more