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James Cook University
(JCU)
About
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. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane camp...
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. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 49 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,165
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
- Staff
- 4,000
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 10 | 264.6 | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 10 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 34 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =68 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =105 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 238 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =296 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =339 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 354 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =467 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =505 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =873 | 54.9 | 2026 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 124 | 74.5 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =344 | 62.0 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of James Cook University?
James Cook University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =438, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =416.
When was James Cook University founded?
James Cook University was founded in 1961.
What are the top subjects at James Cook University?
Top subjects at James Cook University include: Ecology, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Ecology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Hospitality & Leisure Management.
Where is James Cook University located?
James Cook University is located in Townsville, Australia.