James Cook University · Townsville, QLD, Australia We'll get you into James Cook University on a single application — or refund our service fee
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Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to A$272,500
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- до AUD 10,000/год JCU International Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for high-achieving international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at JCU. Awarded based on …
Details → - до AUD 5,000 JCU Vice-Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence
Prestigious award from the Vice-Chancellor recognising outstanding academic performance by international students entering JCU programs.
Details → - полное финансирование Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Government's flagship international scholarships for students from developing countries to undertake full-time study in Australia…
Details → - до AUD 272,500 Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
Australian Government merit-based scholarship for international students undertaking postgraduate study or research at Australian universiti…
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Programme from A$9,000 + housing
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Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
34 programmes across 9 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
certificate ≈70%+ guideline -
- IELTS
from 6.5 - Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~A$15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 6.5? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Современная резиденция JCU на 403 места, открыта в 2022 году. Self-catered апартаменты на главном кампусе Bebegu Yumba в Тауnsvilле.
Университетская резиденция на 250 мест, открыта в 2002 году. Self-catered студенческие номера на главном кампусе в Тауnsvilле.
Международный студенческий дом на 118 мест (с 1990). Ориентирован на международных студентов главного кампуса JCU в Тауnsvilле.
Резиденция JCU на 287 мест в Керрнсе (UniLodge, открыта 2018). Self-catered номера на кампусе Nguma-bada, Smithfield. Планируется расширение до 1 000 мест.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Главный кампус JCU в Тауnsvilле на 386 га — факультеты науки, медицины, ветеринарии, права, бизнеса. Более 10 000 студентов. Иконическая библиотека Eddie Koiki …
Второй по размеру кампус JCU (~3 000 студентов) в тропическом Квинсленде. Сильные программы в области наук об окружающей среде, образования и здравоохранения. Б…
Международный кампус JCU в Сингапуре, открыт в 2003 году. Около 3 644 студентов (2020). Программы бакалавриата и магистратуры, аккредитованные JCU Australia. Ст…
Учебный центр JCU в Брисбене для международных студентов. Программы постдипломного уровня и отдельные магистерские курсы. Городское расположение в столице Квинс…
James Cook University
James Cook University (JCU) is a public research university established in 1961 as the University College of Townsville, gaining full university status in 1970. Named after British explorer Captain James Cook, the university is the second-oldest in Queensland and serves as the leading higher education institution in Australia's tropical north. JCU operates major campuses in Townsville (Bebegu Yumba), Cairns (Nguma-bada), Singapore, and Brisbane, with study centres across regional Queensland.
JCU is globally recognised for its research in marine biology, coral reef sciences, tropical health, veterinary science, and environmental sciences. The university conducts world-leading research at the Great Barrier Reef — the world's largest coral reef ecosystem — and at the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest tropical rainforests on Earth. It hosts the Orpheus Island Research Station and the Daintree Rainforest Observatory, providing unique fieldwork opportunities unavailable anywhere else.
Academically, JCU offers one of Australia's only Bachelor of Veterinary Science programmes outside the southeastern states, and its MBBS Medical degree was launched in 2001 to address the healthcare needs of regional and tropical Queensland. The university's degree programs span Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, Law, Engineering, Education, Arts and Social Work. Pathway students can enter via JCU College's Foundation Studies and Diploma programmes leading directly into JCU degrees.
Rankings and facts
- Founded 1961 — university status 1970
- QS World Ranking #440 (top 2% globally, 2026)
- 4 campuses: Townsville, Cairns, Singapore, Brisbane
- Only Queensland uni outside SE with BVSc Veterinary Science
- World-class Great Barrier Reef and tropical research hub
- 89.5% undergraduate employment rate
- Top 100 globally for Life Below Water (THE Impact Rankings)
- 21,207 students including 4,289 international (2023)
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to James Cook University
Application deadlines
- 15 February 2027 30 progs.
- 30 June 2027 4 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
8–10 months before start
Apply directly to the university. Semesters — February/July.
6–8 months before
Conditional offer. Gathering financial documents.
4–6 months before
Unconditional offer. Applying for a student visa.
1–2 months before
Visa, accommodation, flight.
James Cook University on the map
Townsville, QLD, Australia
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