James Cook University, Australia

Tuesday - 30/12/2025

1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the university’s official website:

https://www.jcu.edu.au/

2. Locations:

Townsville Campus: Approximately 11 minutes from Townsville Airport and 3 minutes from Townsville CBD by car. Address: 373 Flinders St, Townsville QLD 4810, Australia;
Cairns Campus: Approximately 14 minutes from Cairns Airport and 22 minutes from Cairns CBD by car. Address: 1/14-88 McGregor Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia;
Brisbane Campus: Approximately 21 minutes from Brisbane Airport and 5 minutes from Brisbane CBD by car. Address: Ground Floor, 349 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia;
Mackay Campus: Approximately 10 minutes from Mackay Airport and 7 minutes from Mackay CBD by car. Address: Building K, Mackay Base Hospital, 439 Bridge Rd, West Mackay QLD 4740, Australia;
Mount Isa Campus: Approximately 11 minutes from Mount Isa Airport by car. Address: Mount Isa Hospital, Joan Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825, Australia;
Thursday Island Campus: Approximately 1 hour from Horn Island Airport by ferry and car. Address: 86/88 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875, Australia;
Singapore Campus.

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

Ranked 440th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Ranked 26th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025)
James Cook University rankings: https://www.jcu.edu.au/reputation-and-experience

5. Total Student Population: > 21,972 students

6. International Students: > 2,039 students

7. Strengths:

Ranked #1 in Queensland for graduate employment rate and starting salaries;
A large public university with campuses in Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane (Australia) and one campus in Singapore;
Highly affordable tuition fees;
Three flexible intakes per year: March – July – November;
Strong focus on professional internship programmes;
Awarded 5-star rating for student support;
Favourable credit transfer policies for international students;
Strong global subject rankings:
- #1 in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology (CWUR 2017);
- Top 12 universities worldwide for Hospitality and Tourism Management;
- #25 globally in Ecology, #75 globally in Mining Engineering & Geography (Shanghai Ranking 2021);
- Top 40 best young universities worldwide (THE Best Young Universities 2019).
JCU has achieved 5-star ratings across multiple criteria, including graduate employability, student support, learner engagement, skills development, and social equity (QS 5 Stars Rating 2021).
The Brisbane Campus (JCUB) specialises in educating international students in Business and Information Technology-related fields. The campus is located in the heart of Brisbane CBD (capital of Queensland and Australia’s third-largest city), close to major train and bus stations, offering excellent transport convenience;
Comprehensive student services, including academic and language support to help students enhance learning and English proficiency;
Joblinx, JCUB’s employment partner, provides free job placement support and career-related services for students;
Professional internship programmes: internships are embedded in the final semester (10-12 weeks) across all majors, enabling students to gain practical experience, workplace skills, and exposure to Australian working culture;
Students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during official holidays;
Graduates may remain in Australia for 2-8 years after graduation and pursue permanent residency, subject to eligibility.

8. Academic Programmes

a. Levels of Study:

https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study

English Language Programmes: for students who do not yet meet the English entry requirements;
Foundation Studies – 1 year: for students who have completed Grade 11 with average to good academic performance;
Diploma – 1 year: for students who have completed Grade 12 or Foundation Studies;
Bachelor’s degrees – 3-4 years: for students who have completed Grade 12 with strong academic performance, or completed Foundation/Diploma programmes in Australia;
Master’s degrees – 1-2 years: for students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with average or above academic performance;
Doctoral (PhD) programmes – 3-5 years.

b. Colleges and Schools: The University comprises 6 colleges and affiliated schools:

c. Fields of Study: www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study

Arts and Social Sciences; Biomedicine; Business and Finance; Dentistry; Education; Engineering; Environmental Management; Geoscience; Health Studies; Psychology; Public Health and Tropical Medicine; Science; Social Work; Speech Pathology; Sport and Exercise Science; Tourism, Hospitality and Events; Veterinary and Animal Science

Diploma

Diploma of Higher Education

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students

After Grade 11: Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1)
After Grade 12, students may choose:
- Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
- Diploma (1 year) + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 2);
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1)
After completing a Bachelor’s degree (3-4 years): Progression to Master’s or PhD programmes
After completing a Master’s degree (1-2 years): Progression to a PhD programme

10. Entry Requirements

https://www.jcu.edu.au/applying-to-jcu/entry-requirements

Foundation Studies: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 5.0, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no skill below 5.0);
Diploma: Completion of High School, GPA ≥ 5.5-6.0, IELTS ≥ 5.5-6.5 (depending on the major);
Bachelor’s degree: Completion of High School, GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0-6.5 (no skill below 6.0, depending on the major), or completion of Foundation/Diploma programmes;
Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no skill below 6.0);
Doctoral (PhD) degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Master’s degree, IELTS ≥ 7.0.

11. Intakes

English programmes: February, April, July, September, November;
Foundation Studies: February, July;
Diploma: March, July;
Bachelor’s / Master’s programmes: February, July.

12. Application Documents

General documents:

Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).

For Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Two (02) letters of recommendation.

For PhD / Research Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

Research proposal;
Published academic papers (if any).

13. Tuition Fees

For details, please visit: https://www.jcu.edu.au/international-students/study-abroad/fees

English programmes: AUD 3,520 / 10 weeks;
Foundation Studies: AUD 20,000 per year;
Diploma: AUD 24,000 – 29,200 per year;
Bachelor’s degrees: AUD 30,640 – 39,000 per year;
Master’s degrees: AUD 30,960 – 41,640 per year;
Research Master’s: AUD 33,600 – 40,280 per year.

14. Scholarships

For details, please visit: https://www.jcu.edu.au/international-students/fees-and-costs/scholarships-and-financial-aid

ASEAN Scholarship: 30% tuition fee waiver for the full programme, applicable to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes;
English Proficiency Scholarship: AUD 3,500, combinable with the ASEAN Scholarship;
JCU International Excellence Scholarship: 25% tuition fee reduction for students from North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Middle East;
JCU Research Scholarships: Applicable to students commencing research-based Master’s or PhD programmes.

15. Accommodation and Other Services: Residence / Homestay: For details, please visit: https://www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

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