James Cook University

 Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) in 2026

• JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is dedicated to research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine.
• JCU is also a leading university in the tropics and ranked in the top 400 universities in the world - Times Higher Education World Rankings.    Browse here for other rankings. 
• JCU has a number of campuses with the main campuses being in Townsville  and Cairns, and there is an international campus in Singapore.

• Some of the most highly sought after courses offered at JCU include:       

   

  • Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery 
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery  
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy        
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science       

  • Bachelor of Marine Science 

     

• JCU has a number of colleges and research facilities
  • College of Arts, Society and Education
  • College of Business, Law and Governance
  • College of Healthcare Sciences 
  • College of Medicine and Dentistry
  • College of Science and Engineering

  • Indigenous Education and Research Centre

     

• JCU offers a broad range of student exchange programs - JCU Global Experience. 

   

• Fast Facts for Health or Veterinary Science Applicants

  JCU has a few programs where a combination of a written application and academic results may be required for selection including dental surgery, medicine, and veterinary science.  Students applying for one or more of these courses should take note of the recommendations made at Domestic Applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science OR International Applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.