James Cook University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 545 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 28 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 23 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 12 of 14,131 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
33,879
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent, or previous tertiary study. Credit may be granted for studies in another tertiary institution. Students whose language is not English must show proficiency in English (6.0 IELTS, with non-component lower than 5.5 or 550 TOEFL minimum, with a test of written English-minimum score of 19) (iscadmissions@jcu.edu.au) |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 33,879 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for James Cook University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at James Cook University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
James Cook University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up James Cook University.
Faculty : Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Education
Social Sciences
Faculty : Law, Business and Creative Arts
Arts and Humanities
Business and Commerce
Economics
Fine Arts
Law
Faculty : Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences
Health Sciences
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Faculty : Science and Engineering
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by James Cook University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
James Cook University is a world-class research university with 42,224 scientific papers published and 1,653,902 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Ecology, Geology, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
28,332
/ 1,254,895
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
27,725
/ 1,250,488
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
22,616
/ 893,298
|
| Medicine |
19,777
/ 749,002
|
| Ecology |
19,383
/ 1,031,614
|
| Geology |
17,280
/ 872,711
|
| Chemistry |
15,325
/ 673,821
|
| Geography and Cartography |
14,854
/ 624,210
|
| Engineering |
14,299
/ 554,463
|
| Computer Science |
12,332
/ 438,862
|
| Physics |
12,300
/ 482,375
|
| Sociology |
12,129
/ 497,599
|
| Political Science |
11,976
/ 431,982
|
| Law |
11,481
/ 422,743
|
| Paleontology |
10,501
/ 525,611
|
| Genetics |
9,838
/ 428,432
|
| Psychology |
9,685
/ 298,606
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
9,114
/ 514,305
|
| History |
8,836
/ 296,445
|
| Biochemistry |
8,718
/ 399,986
|
| Oceanography |
8,600
/ 506,642
|
| Pathology |
8,243
/ 306,326
|
| Archaeology |
7,791
/ 283,946
|
| Philosophy |
7,233
/ 231,958
|
| Public Health |
6,791
/ 347,296
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
6,545
/ 200,990
|
| Business |
6,511
/ 211,407
|
| Botany |
6,468
/ 333,482
|
| Mathematics |
6,302
/ 221,484
|
| Economics |
5,939
/ 213,032
|
| Demography |
5,838
/ 330,888
|
| Art & Design |
5,773
/ 271,243
|
| Organic chemistry |
5,488
/ 223,422
|
| Materials Science |
5,364
/ 223,245
|
| Statistics |
5,124
/ 196,778
|
| Zoology |
4,803
/ 203,843
|
| Psychiatry |
4,780
/ 148,375
|
| Environmental Management |
4,550
/ 335,334
|
| Development Studies |
4,032
/ 119,964
|
| Nursing |
3,888
/ 126,458
|
Annual publication & citation counts
22 Notable alumni
1. Catherine E. Lovelock
1964-. (aged 62)
marine biologist
Catherine Ellen Lovelock FAA is an Australian marine ecologist, whose research focuses on coastal ecosystems. She is a professor in the School of Biological Science at the University of Queensland and 2020 Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellow.
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2. Sea Rotmann
climate activist
marine ecologist
Sea Rotmann is a New Zealand-based marine biologist. She was a spokesperson and organiser for the Wellington chapter of environmental advocacy group Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa New Zealand.
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3. Marcello Tonelli
1975-. (aged 51)
athlete
writer
researcher
strategist
coach
Marcello Tonelli is an Italian corporate and social strategist, best known for his work as an author in the field of sustainable development. As a veteran athlete, he set five world records in lifesaving and has been an accomplished international swimmer.
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4. Gretta T. Pecl
marine ecologist
Gretta Tatyana Pecl AM is an Australian marine ecologist, Australian Research Council Future Fellow, and the Director of the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania. Her work focuses on species and ecosystem responses to climate change, as well as using socioecological approaches to adapt natural resource management for climate change. She is on the editorial board of...
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All 22 notable alumni
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