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Top 25 Universities in Australia1
Top 100 Universities in the world for UN Sustainable Development Goals2
Top 300 Universities in the world3
1 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022, 2 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021, 3Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021

50 years of JCU

Explore JCU’s rich history, which begins in North Queensland and stretches around the globe.

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Research

The future for sharks: adapt, move or die

A new study suggests sharks will need to adapt, move or die as climate change could soon render their nurseries uninhabitable.

Research

New Central Queensland healthcare training site announced

James Cook University is set to establish a rural health centre at Emerald in a boost for rural and remote health in Queensland’s Central Highlands.

Research

Teens lose sleep over bullying

A new global study has found teens who are bullied at school are much more likely to experience sleep loss.

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Explore pharmacy

"I always knew I wanted a career that would help others." JCU Pharmacy Alumni Sophie Mokrzecki describes how she became a hospital pharmacist specialising in emergency and acute care, and what attracted her to this fast-paced role.

Health and Medicine

JCU Alumni and Senior Pharmacist Sophie Mokrzecki

Discover Engineering

With a career that has led her from the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) to marine technology, JCU Engineering Alumni Melanie Olsen has been around the world, under the ocean and even back inside the University.

Real Stories

A university for the Tropics

Ten years ago, James Cook University’s Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Sandra Harding AO initiated a data analysis project to answer the question: Is life in the Tropics getting better? That question became an annual research project that promotes the wellbeing of the tropical region. In 2021, the State of the Tropics Project seeks to address the digital divide that exists in tropical communities and affects education, work and social standards.

People and Societies

Padar Island, Indonesia

More than meets the eye

Geckos can thrive in a number of diverse habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry and arid deserts or even cold mountains. JCU PhD Candidate Rishab Pillai and his advisor Lin Schwarzkopf are exploring what makes these sticky creatures choose a place to call home.

Science and Technology

An eastern spiny-tailed gecko (strophurus williamsi).

Image: Rishab Pillai.

Regional Australia, the place to be

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit there has been a growing trend of people moving from capital cities to regional areas. PhD Candidate and TUDLab Researcher, Rana Dadpour, is investigating what factors are drawing migrants to choose regional areas as their new home.

Natural and Built Environments

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7 Highly cited researchers1
83% Of JCU research fields ranked world class or higher2
$827 million Economic impact in Queensland3
1 Web of Science 2021, 2 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018, 3 JCU Impact Report 2018

Diving into history

JCU maritime archaeologist and Senior Curator Dr Maddy McAllister is uncovering the mysteries of the reef and bringing shipwrecks to life. Discover more about the blend of science and history in maritime archaeology.

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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 the best university in Queensland for reducing inequalities* and 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 at the best uni in Australia for Marine Biology^. 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.

    *Times Higher Education University Impact Ratings 2019 ^CWUR 2017 Rankings Rated number 1 in the world for Marine and Freshwater Biology #QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey National Report