James Cook University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at JCU
- International Excellence Scholarship ↗No application needed25% off tuition for the whole degreeBachelor’s and master’s · ATAR 65 or a 65% average. Eligible regions include Asia, the Middle East, Nigeria and Ghana.
With the 25% scholarship (needs a 65% average): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$31,858 a year instead of A$42,477; typical master’s tuition about A$29,948 a year instead of A$39,931.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on JCU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔬 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 | n/a |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 2 | n/a | A$39,931 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 2 | A$40,184 | n/a |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 1 | n/a | A$39,133 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at JCU
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All courses
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| 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 |
Common questions
Does James Cook University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. International Excellence Scholarship: 25% off tuition for the whole degree (no separate application). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
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 courses 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. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with James Cook University.