James Cook University (JCU)

Townsville, Australia · Public

Tropical research university with the world's leading coral reef and marine biology research.

Admissions Data — James Cook University (JCU)

Acceptance Rate	85% (Accessible)
Total Enrollment	20,000 students
International Students	27%
International Tuition	AUD $24000-$36000
Location	Townsville, Australia
Founded	1970
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#421
THE World Rank	#551
US News Rank	#480
Research Output	Good

Notable Strengths

Marine Biology
Tropical Medicine
Environment
Business
Law

Scholarships: JCU International Excellence Scholarship.

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International student tuition at James Cook University (JCU) is AUD $24000-$36000 per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer