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Public university

James Cook University

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
QS ranking
424
Acceptance rate
79%
Tuition fee
USD20,790/ year

Study background

University introduction

James Cook University is located in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Earth and Marine Sciences, Hospitality and Leisure Management, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry and Archaeology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 18,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

40%
60%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

21 : 1
21 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 329.3 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.jcu.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Earth and Marine Sciences

  2. 2.

    Hospitality and Leisure Management

  3. 3.

    Environmental Sciences

  4. 4.

    Agriculture and Forestry

  5. 5.

    Archaeology

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

2

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

954acres

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

16

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

—

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

5

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,668
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
72 - 76%
Temperature
23°
31°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 71%
Temperature
15°
30°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
68 - 69%
Temperature
14°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
68 - 71%
Temperature
21°
31°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Townsville Airport

Distance between airport and university

11 km

Transportation modes

Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 13 - 16

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

4,366 : 1
4,366 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

3,593 : 1
3,593 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

3,893 : 1
3,893 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

220

Average numbers of services

8