James Cook University: fees and courses for international students
Townsville · Cairns · Brisbane · CRICOS provider 00117J · Official website
A$42,477median undergraduate tuition / yr
A$39,931median postgraduate tuition / yr
121registered courses (54 UG · 36 PG)
A$29,710Home Affairs living-cost figure / yr
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Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Median UG / yr | Median PG / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔬 Science | 20 | A$44,647 | A$46,111 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 18 | A$38,394 | A$39,931 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 17 | A$36,784 | A$36,121 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 16 | A$48,952 | A$43,185 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 9 | A$75,149 | A$42,477 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 7 | A$46,014 | A$43,327 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 6 | A$37,647 | A$38,768 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 6 | A$36,784 | A$35,342 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 5 | A$40,735 | A$42,630 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 4 | A$37,647 | A$44,203 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 3 | A$40,735 | — |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 2 | — | A$39,931 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 2 | A$40,184 | — |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 2 | — | — |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 2 | — | — |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 1 | — | A$39,133 |
All courses
| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Business [Pathway] CRICOS 112845A | Diploma | Brisbane | 0.7 | A$30,191 | A$30,191 |
| Diploma of Engineering [Pathway] CRICOS 098159M | Diploma | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$32,268 | A$32,268 |
| Diploma of Higher Education CRICOS 082840C | Diploma | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$34,649 | A$34,649 |
| Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway] CRICOS 0100451 | Diploma | Brisbane | 0.7 | A$29,153 | A$29,153 |
| Diploma of Tourism, Hospitality and Events [Pathway] CRICOS 113866K | Diploma | Brisbane | 0.7 | A$29,153 | A$29,153 |
| Graduate Certificate of Business Administration CRICOS 118036H | Grad Certificate | Brisbane | 0.3 | A$19,574 | A$19,574 |
| Graduate Certificate of Research Methods CRICOS 086003G | Grad Certificate | Cairns, Townsville | 0.5 | A$18,451 | A$18,451 |
| Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology CRICOS 092516K | Grad Diploma | Townsville | 1 | A$46,111 | A$46,111 |
| Graduate Diploma of Global Development CRICOS 098477G | Grad Diploma | Cairns | 1 | A$36,899 | A$36,899 |
| Graduate Diploma of Psychology CRICOS 040166B | Grad Diploma | Townsville | 1 | A$39,148 | A$39,148 |
| Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine CRICOS 026853G | Grad Diploma | Townsville | 1 | A$42,477 | A$42,477 |
| Graduate Diploma of Research Methods CRICOS 086005F | Grad Diploma | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$36,901 | A$36,901 |
| Graduate Diploma of Science CRICOS 076291M | Grad Diploma | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$46,111 | A$46,111 |
| Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene CRICOS 027615B | Grad Diploma | Townsville | 1 | A$42,477 | A$42,477 |
| Juris Doctor CRICOS 121156G | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$44,203 | A$132,609 |
| Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution CRICOS 069811F | Masters | Townsville | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Business Administration [2-year] CRICOS 107829K | Masters | Brisbane, Townsville | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Business Administration [36cp] CRICOS 121157F | Masters | Brisbane, Townsville | 1.3 | A$46,728 | A$59,309 |
| Master of Data Science (Professional) CRICOS 102256E | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$39,133 | A$78,266 |
| Master of Education - Master of Business Administration CRICOS 096264D | Masters | Brisbane | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Engineering (Professional) CRICOS 098486G | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$43,327 | A$86,653 |
| Master of Engineering Management CRICOS 109381K | Masters | Brisbane | 2 | A$39,310 | A$80,131 |
| Master of Global Development CRICOS 098478G | Masters | Cairns | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Human Services CRICOS 121319D | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$35,342 | A$70,684 |
| Master of Information Technology CRICOS 084823K | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$38,768 | A$77,536 |
| Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration CRICOS 053817J | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$38,768 | A$77,536 |
| Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management CRICOS 081132F | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management - Master of Business Administration CRICOS 063678K | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Marine Biology CRICOS 107243C | Masters | Townsville | 2 | A$49,462 | A$98,924 |
| Master of Medical Science CRICOS 096262F | Masters | Townsville | 2 | A$47,033 | A$94,067 |
| Master of Professional Accounting CRICOS 081135C | Masters | Brisbane | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Professional Accounting - Master of Business Administration CRICOS 055156C | Masters | Brisbane, Cairns | 2 | A$39,931 | A$79,862 |
| Master of Professional Psychology CRICOS 111728C | Masters | Townsville | 1 | A$46,111 | A$46,111 |
| Master of Public Health CRICOS 040170F | Masters | Townsville | 1.5 | A$43,043 | A$64,565 |
| Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration CRICOS 040171E | Masters | Townsville | 2 | A$43,327 | A$86,653 |
| Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development CRICOS 107244B | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$43,327 | A$86,653 |
| Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine CRICOS 026849C | Masters | Townsville | 1.5 | A$43,043 | A$64,565 |
| Master of Science CRICOS 074894M | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 1.5 | A$44,535 | A$66,803 |
| Master of Science (Professional) CRICOS 095865J | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$44,831 | A$89,662 |
| Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) CRICOS 070091A | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$35,342 | A$70,684 |
| Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) CRICOS 095676C | Masters | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$35,342 | A$70,684 |
| Doctor of Education CRICOS 081375J | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) CRICOS 081386F | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building) CRICOS 081387E | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) CRICOS 081381M | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Education) CRICOS 081377G | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies) CRICOS 081388D | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Health) CRICOS 081922J | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) CRICOS 106733D | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) CRICOS 081384G | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce) CRICOS 081385G | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences) CRICOS 106732E | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences) CRICOS 081389C | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture) CRICOS 081379E | PhD / Doctorate | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Master of Laws CRICOS 013245E | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) CRICOS 081368G | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$47,033 | A$94,067 |
| Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building) CRICOS 081369G | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$43,327 | A$86,653 |
| Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) CRICOS 075190B | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Education) CRICOS 081339B | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies) CRICOS 081370C | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$47,033 | A$94,067 |
| Master of Philosophy (Health) CRICOS 081931G | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$43,327 | A$86,653 |
| Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) CRICOS 0100968 | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Information Technology) CRICOS 081358K | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce) CRICOS 081362C | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences) CRICOS 106731F | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$47,033 | A$94,067 |
| Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences) CRICOS 081373M | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$47,033 | A$94,067 |
| Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture) CRICOS 081345D | Masters (Research) | Cairns, Townsville | 2 | A$37,637 | A$75,273 |
| Bachelor of Advanced Science CRICOS 092515M | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$45,416 | A$136,249 |
| Bachelor of Arts CRICOS 010346B | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$36,054 | A$108,161 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business CRICOS 036644M | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$39,172 | A$156,689 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws CRICOS 013247C | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 5 | A$39,971 | A$199,855 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Science CRICOS 028993A | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 085456J | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$34,649 | A$34,649 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences CRICOS 013347K | Bachelor | Townsville | 3 | A$44,199 | A$132,597 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 085381A | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$42,477 | A$42,477 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical/Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 121154J | Bachelor | Townsville | 3.6 | A$50,323 | A$179,034 |
| Bachelor of Business CRICOS 026830C | Bachelor | Brisbane, Cairns | 3 | A$37,091 | A$111,273 |
| Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws CRICOS 031833B | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 5 | A$39,971 | A$199,855 |
| Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychological Science CRICOS 085453A | Bachelor | Townsville | 4 | A$41,560 | A$166,242 |
| Bachelor of Business (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086053J | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$35,646 | A$35,646 |
| Bachelor of Commerce CRICOS 0101385 | Bachelor | Brisbane, Cairns | 3 | A$38,394 | A$115,183 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 103175J | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$36,899 | A$36,899 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery CRICOS 073997A | Bachelor | Cairns | 5 | A$85,566 | A$427,828 |
| Bachelor of Education (Primary) CRICOS 081941F | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$36,784 | A$147,137 |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary) CRICOS 081942E | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$36,784 | A$147,137 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) CRICOS 085458G | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology CRICOS 085411M | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 5 | A$46,014 | A$230,070 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science CRICOS 085380B | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 5 | A$46,014 | A$230,070 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management CRICOS 108976B | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$40,735 | A$122,205 |
| Bachelor of Exercise Science - Bachelor of Physiology CRICOS 117517K | Bachelor | Townsville | 3.6 | A$63,032 | A$229,096 |
| Bachelor of Human Services CRICOS 120792J | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$36,053 | A$108,160 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology CRICOS 010438J | Bachelor | Brisbane, Cairns | 3 | A$38,394 | A$115,183 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 085385G | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$36,899 | A$36,899 |
| Bachelor of Laws CRICOS 0102134 | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$38,394 | A$115,183 |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 102721G | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$36,899 | A$36,899 |
| Bachelor of Marine Science CRICOS 056552E | Bachelor | Townsville | 3 | A$49,275 | A$147,824 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 095901K | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$42,477 | A$42,477 |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery CRICOS 043052K | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 6 | A$78,914 | A$473,482 |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) CRICOS 094676M | Honours | Townsville | 6 | A$78,914 | A$473,482 |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086054G | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$71,383 | A$71,383 |
| Bachelor of Midwifery CRICOS 119970F | Bachelor | Townsville | 3 | A$40,446 | A$119,782 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science CRICOS 010441C | Bachelor | Brisbane, Cairns | 3 | A$39,921 | A$119,762 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) CRICOS 094677K | Honours | Townsville | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) CRICOS 113584J | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$60,774 | A$182,321 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy CRICOS 053801F | Bachelor | Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) CRICOS 105717A | Honours | Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 070074B | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$46,111 | A$46,111 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science CRICOS 085452B | Bachelor | Townsville | 3 | A$40,735 | A$122,205 |
| Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086285D | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$39,148 | A$39,148 |
| Bachelor of Science CRICOS 076290A | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 3 | A$44,199 | A$132,597 |
| Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws CRICOS 017881M | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 5 | A$46,014 | A$230,070 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) CRICOS 113432C | Honours | Cairns | 4 | A$45,094 | A$180,378 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 085388E | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$42,477 | A$42,477 |
| Bachelor of Social Work CRICOS 010351E | Bachelor | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$36,784 | A$147,137 |
| Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) CRICOS 093296J | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 4 | A$36,784 | A$147,137 |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) CRICOS 094679G | Honours | Townsville | 4 | A$48,952 | A$195,809 |
| Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086055G | Honours | Cairns, Townsville | 1 | A$39,148 | A$39,148 |
| Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events CRICOS 0101080 | Bachelor | Brisbane | 3 | A$38,394 | A$115,183 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) CRICOS 105718M | Honours | Townsville | 5 | A$79,987 | A$399,934 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [135cp] CRICOS 121155H | Honours | Townsville | 5 | A$89,986 | A$449,928 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086056F | Honours | Townsville | 1 | A$73,845 | A$73,845 |
Common questions
How much does James Cook University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at James Cook University is A$42,477 for undergraduate courses and A$39,931 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course — see the full list on this page.
How many courses can international students take at James Cook University?
James Cook University has 121 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (54 undergraduate, 36 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at James Cook University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Human Services has the lowest estimated annual tuition among JCU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$35,342 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university — confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with James Cook University.