UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
#1 in Qld
for starting salary1
#1
in Australia for Ecology2
5 Stars
for social equity1
1 2024 Good Universities Guide | 2 2024 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
This is Uni... but not as you know it
Health and Medicine
Leading the charge against tropical diseases
Associate Professor Richard Bradbury on his vital work within the field of neglected tropical diseases.
Learn how research can improve life in the Tropics
Real Stories
Keeping pace in the race of life
Student Molly Donkin on the unexpected adventures that come with moving from Sydney to study medicine in FNQ.
See why community is her key to success
Science and Technology
Clean-up superstars
Why Professor Jan Strugnell says Blacklip Rock Oysters could be a pollution solution for cleaning our oceans.
Discover how research is catalysing climate action
People and Societies
Count her in
JCU Business Alumni Tori Lamb on the importance of inclusion and how it has informed her career choices.
Explore the widespread benefits of empowerment
A brighter future for the Tropics
JCU Research
JCU is committed to research that aims to address global challenges and improve outcomes for those living in the Tropics. Within Australia and across the globe, JCU prioritises high quality, high impact research.
From marine science to tropical medicine, and tourism to biodiversity, our academics engage with colleagues around the world to be at the forefront of innovation within their fields.
That’s why JCU has held a 5-Star rating for research by QS Stars since it began in 2021.
6
highly cited researchers1
83%
of JCU research fields ranked world class or higher2
$827 million
economic impact in Queensland3
1 2023 Web of Science | 2 2018 Excellence in Research Australia | 3 2018 JCU Impact Report
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Languages & Cultures: Building Positive Bridges in the Classroom
Townsville
Connect with academics, educators and social workers dedicated to supporting linguistically diverse communities.
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Feb
From Farm to Market: How Regional Bankers Support Agribusiness
Townsville
Agribusiness is an industry steeped in tradition. So, how do regional and agribusiness bankers support its growth for generations to come?
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25
Feb
Using the Law to Prevent Homelessness with Stephen Grace
Online
Stephen Grace from LawRight discusses how legal services can be a powerful tool in preventing and ending homelessness.
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31
Mar
TeacherX
Townsville
Are you an educator? Explore JCU’s world-class facilities and take part in an immersive continuing professional development opportunity.
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James Cook University in Queensland
You are forward-thinking and excited to meet the challenges of a 21st-century career. You are the product of your own unique history and the input of your family, friends and community. Shaped by the past, embracing who you are and the input of others, you are ready to take on your future.
Experience the incredible
The place you choose to prepare for your future should be as unique as you are. As you study with James Cook University, you partner with a university that has been shaped by history, embraces where it is and allows you to explore, discover, grow through research and teaching that makes a difference.
World-class education
Throughout your journey with the second-oldest university in Queensland, you will see the value of experience lived out in front of you. Embracing the lessons of history and leveraging the insights of generations, JCU is a leading university in Australia.
Study in a unique environment where world-class facilities, natural wonders and vibrant student life come together. At JCU take advantage of our world-class experience in teaching, research, and technological development to forge your own future.
Choose a Queensland uni with career-focussed courses, world-class researches and lecturers, and state-of-the-art facilities. JCU graduates are able to apply technical competencies, while thinking differently about the challenges facing the world. Be equipped with the expert knowledge and job-ready skills to excel in your chosen career path.
Committed to student success
You embrace the person you have become and are looking forward to engaging with like-minded people to grow your knowledge and skills further. Your experience should build on your understanding, help you to develop your full potential and give you access to sources of information and inspiration.
At James Cook University, study courses delivered by expert lecturers and world-class researchers. Gain a theoretical understanding through analysis and application. Apply your learnings to work and research situations and get feedback from professionals as you build your skills.
Network with invited guests from leading industry and scientific professionals who are regularly invited to share their expertise. Lecturers committed to student success will help you gain the confidence and practical skills for you to excel in your chosen field.
Ready today for tomorrow
The decision-makers and influencers of society are excited about the challenges and possibilities of the future. JCU graduates are ready today, for tomorrow - future-focused and committed to making a difference.
A degree and a job is important. Graduate from JCU job-ready, with problem solving skills that make you valuable to employers and confident to forge your future in the global workforce.
Develop an understanding of how theory applies to practical outputs. With your skills at gathering and analysing data or applying critical thinking to complex social issues, JCU graduates lead the way in solving tomorrow’s most pressing challenges.
Committed to a brighter future
We are unique products of experience, personality, and hopes. We are at our best when we acknowledge the past, take advantage of what we have, and work towards an even better future. You will find a university in Australia that embraces this concept when you study with JCU.
Environmental sustainability is at the forefront of teaching, learning and life at JCU. Learn in world-class facilities, like the JCU Science Place, built using a contemporary, energy efficient design and collaborative classrooms.
Explore unique Australian ecosystems as you study on the doorstep of unrivalled research locations and access World Heritage natural environments. Work on the Great Barrier Reef at the JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory or the JCU Fletcherview Research Station in the dry savannahs of the Australian Outback. Understand the intricacies of tropical climate and learn from world-class researches at the Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct or the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine.
Build valuable professional networks while developing the skills and knowledge to make a difference. Become a leader in your field and help us create a brighter future for the world.