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James Cook University

UniversityQLD
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209Courses offered
14Campuses
1States
13Qualification levels

About this institution

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 and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.

QS World University Rankings 2026#440James Cook University
Founded1970Wikidata entity

Top study areas

  • Health51
  • Management and Commerce27
  • Society and Culture12
  • Business Management11
  • Information Technology11
  • Education8
  • Engineering and Related Technologies8
  • Natural and Physical Sciences8

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QS 2026#440Top 500
QS 2027Pending official releaseWill import authorized data after release

Courses & qualifications209

209 courses found · showing first 80, refine to narrow

Campuses

  • TownsvilleQLD
  • CairnsQLD
  • BrisbaneQLD
  • MackayQLD
  • Mount IsaQLD
  • EmeraldQLD
  • JCU CairnsQLD
  • JCU TownsvilleQLD
  • JCU Online
  • JCU Singapore
  • JCU BrisbaneQLD
  • James Cook University - CairnsQLD
  • James Cook University - TownsvilleQLD
  • James Cook University Brisbane Campus(JCU)QLD
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