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JCU University at jcu.edu.au

2024 Ranking and Overview

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Overview

Founded in 1970, the James Cook University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Townsville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has branch campuses in Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, Mackay, Beijing, Thursday Island, Mt Isa and Fiji. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, James Cook University (JCU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. James Cook University (JCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

James Cook University's Control Typepublic

Entity

James Cook University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

James Cook University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

James Cook University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym JCU
Founded 1970 Origins date back to 1961
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Campus Location

Address 1 James Cook Drive, Douglas
Townsville
4811 Queensland
Australia
James Cook University Phone Number +61 (0)7 4781 4111
James Cook University Fax Number +61 (0)7 4779 6371
Other locations Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, Mackay, Beijing, Thursday Island, Mt Isa and Fiji

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following James Cook University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify James Cook University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This James Cook University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at James Cook University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic James Cook University's admission information.

James Cook University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


James Cook University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has James Cook University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

James Cook University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


James Cook University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

James Cook University has more than 4100 international students.

James Cook University's Admission Office Admission Office

James Cook University, International Student Centre
Townsville 4811
(0)7 4781 5255
1800 246 446

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for James Cook University.

James Cook University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

James Cook University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


James Cook University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


James Cook University's Control Type Control Type

James Cook University is a public higher education institution.


James Cook University's Entity Type Entity Type

James Cook University is a non-profit higher education institution.


James Cook University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


James Cook University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

James Cook University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of James Cook University's main facilities:


James Cook University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit James Cook University's Library


James Cook University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


James Cook University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of James Cook University's main services:


James Cook University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

James Cook University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

James Cook University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


James Cook University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

James Cook University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


James Cook University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

James Cook University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important James Cook University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • Queensland College of Teachers
  • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
  • Australian Psychology Society


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important James Cook University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the James Cook University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

James Cook University's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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