James Cook University campus
Townsville, Australia
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James Cook University

Townsville·university
Scholarship available

#401

QS Rank

$19,000

Tuition/yr

26,400

Enrollment

About James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#401
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#401
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#601

Campus & Location

Province

QLD

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,000–1,500/mo | Food: AUD 360–550/mo | North QLD gateway city; affordable regional living.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

Programs(3)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

College of Science & Engineering

Engineering
Bachelor's~$30k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Data Science

College of Science & Engineering

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$29k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Master of Business Administration

College of Business, Law & Governance

Business & Management
MBA~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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