James Cook University

In Townsville, Queensland. Established 1970. Townsville and Cairns are regional; the marine and tropical programs are its best known.

What you need to get in

Minimum IELTS overall

6.0

Undergraduate. 6.5 for postgraduate.

Minimum PTE Academic

Undergraduate. 58 for postgraduate.

Yearly fees

A$30k to 42k

A year, for international students

Many courses ask for more than this. Nursing, teaching and law often want half a band to a full band higher, and some set a minimum for each skill. These figures are a guide, checked in August 2026, so read the English requirement on your own course page too.

To see where your English sits today, take a free PTE practice test or IELTS practice test.

About JCU

Sector

Public

Campuses

Townsville, Cairns, Singapore, Brisbane

Known for

Marine biology, Tropical medicine, Veterinary science, Environmental science

Official website

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