Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework
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Application process
Before you apply
Browse JCU's extensive range of study options to find one that suits you. Then decide on your preferred undergraduate or postgraduate course, based on your previous studies and academic results. Explore our course options.
Some of our most popular courses include:
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.
Regardless of your background, there’s a place for you at JCU. Explore your JCU Pathway Programs options, and reach out to us if you need any assistance with your personal situation.
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.
Application due dates for 2025
| Trimester / Study Period | Application due date |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | 14 March 2025 |
| Study Period 84, 2025 | 2 May 2025 |
| Study Period 2, 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Study Period 85, 2025 | 4 July 2025 |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | 11 July 2025 |
Application due dates for 2026
| Trimester / Study Period | Application due date |
| Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science | 31 August 2025 |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | 27 November 2025 |
| Semester 1, 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | 14 March 2026 |
| Study Period 2, 2026 | 28 May 2026 |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | 16 July 2026 |
See Important Dates to download the teaching and study period calendars.
Genuine Student requirement
When applying for an Australian student visa, you must meet the Australian Government's Genuine Student requirements. This means proving that you genuinely intend to study in Australia.
To obtain a Student visa, you'll need to show that you meet either the genuine student criterion or the genuine student dependent criterion. This involves answering questions about your current situation, such as your connections to family, community, work, and financial circumstances. You'll also need to explain why you want to study in Australia with your chosen education provider, demonstrate your understanding of the course requirements, and how completing the course will benefit you.
You can find further information about the Genuine Student requirement on the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website.
Important information for applicants who have received an offer that is conditional upon meeting Genuine Student requirements
If you've received a conditional offer that depends on meeting Genuine Student requirements, it's crucial you get in touch with your authorised Education Agent without delay. Your Agent can provide valuable guidance and assistance for the next steps in this process.
To fulfill your Genuine Student assessment, you might need to provide additional financial documents and a Statement of Purpose. Additionally, an interview may be required before you can officially accept the offer.
Rest assured, your Education Agent can help you prepare all the necessary paperwork and provide support throughout the process. They will stay updated and keep you informed about the outcome. Please be aware that processing times may be longer during peak periods.
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.
Submitting your online application
Apply through an authorised agent
Agents are representatives authorised by JCU to support applicants in particular countries. They can provide you with information and advice about your course options and the application process.
To check if you’re required to apply to JCU through an agent, please refer to Step 5 above.
Search our Find an Agent portal for details of approved JCU agents in your region.
Apply directly to JCU
If you’re not required to apply through an authorised agent, please use the JCU application portal.
Are you applying for a Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science degree?
If you are applying for a degree in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science, you have a few more steps in the application process. Learn more about the two step application process.
After you apply
Once we have received all of your supporting documentation, you can usually expect to be notified of our decision within 3 weeks.
We will contact you via email if additional information or documents are needed.
If you change your mind about the course you have applied for at any point in the admission process, please let us know as soon as you can.
You will receive notification of the outcome of your application through the JCU Online Application Portal.
If your application is successful, you will receive an offer letter providing details of any conditions related to your study and information on how to accept your offer. Please check your email inbox regularly to ensure you receive these instructions.
Knowing what you need to do before you travel to study in Australia will help set you up for success. Check our pre-departure guide for tips to be prepared.
Additional application processes
Applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science — Now Open
International applications are now open for our Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science courses starting in 2026. Find out more about entry requirements and the application process. View our application information for full details.
More information to support your application
Entry options
There’s a place for you at JCU – no matter what your background is. If your situation is unique, or you need extra support, there’s a range of different JCU Pathway options you can choose from.
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Get in touch with our friendly Future Students team and find out everything you need to know about studying with JCU.