How to apply as an international student

Applicants must meet several entry requirements, including English language proficiency and academic results.

Some courses also require you to meet additional selection criteria or complete additional steps in the application process.

Check the standard entry requirements for studying at JCU, as well as any specific entry requirements for your course on the relevant JCU course page.

Please refer to the table below to check the application due date for the intake of your choice. Please note, if you are applying from within Australia you may be able to apply after the application due date, please email us for further information.

Some courses have special due dates:

See Important Dates to download the teaching and study period calendars.

If you have any questions, please contact us at jcuinternational@jcu.edu.au

People in some countries must apply to JCU through an authorised agent.

If your country appears in the list of results, you’ll need to apply through an agent. Otherwise, you’ll submit your application directly to JCU.

Please enter the first few letters of your country name into the search bar and click the 'Search' button.

All applicants must include the following documents in their application:

A. Academic Transcripts

You must include all transcripts for any studies you have undertaken in secondary school and beyond.

These must:

• list all subjects undertaken and grades achieved;
• be printed on the official letterhead of the institution; and
• be digital academic statements (not scanned photocopies of original hard copy documents).

B. Graduation certificates/official awards (unless your official academic transcripts clearly state your degree/qualification conferral).

These are to be the official awards and provided in both the original language and English. You must submit a copy for each qualification, unless your official academic transcripts clearly state your degree or qualification conferral.

These must:

• State the full title of qualification;
• List the date of completion;
• Include the name of graduate; and
• Be printed on the official paper or letterhead of the institution.

C. Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Each degree at an Australian university will have an English Language Proficiency requirement. You must provide an accepted English Language Proficiency test score. Explore which test results JCU accepts and find out more about language requirements.

D. Copy of your passport

A passport is essential for any overseas travel. A copy of your passport is required before you can accept a JCU offer. If you don’t have a passport yet, you may submit your application without passport details. However, you should apply for one as soon as possible, as delays in accepting your offer may lead to it being forfeited.

E. Current visa details (if applicable)

If you are an international student currently in Australia, you will need to provide your visa details as part of your application.

F. Confirmation of enrolment (if applicable)

If you are an international student already studying in Australia on a student visa, you will need to provide confirmation of your current enrolment.

G. Course specific application documents (if applicable)

Some programs have additional selection criteria as part of the application process. Discover the entry requirements for your chosen course in the Handbook section of the specific course page.

You must include all relevant documentation required to prove that you meet this selection criteria.

H. Additional documentation

The Admissions team will contact you via email if additional documents are required to support your application. These could include:

• Documentation for additional selection requirements
• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Employer statement (start and finish dates, job description) with their letterhead.