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Q. What is the main USP of James Cook University?

James Cook University's USP/Achievements are that as Australia's only university dedicated to the concerns of Northern Australia and the Tropics around the world, JCU is dedicated to helping the world's tropical regions develop. In addition, James Cook University is Queensland's second-oldest institution.

Q. What is the ranking of James Cook University?

  • JCU Singapore was the first private education institution in Singapore to receive the EduTrust Star quality mark from the Singapore government in 2015.
  • The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings placed JCU among the top 300 academic universities in the world in 2022.
  • Since 2010, JCU has routinely rated in the top 400 universities in the world, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The Centre for World University Rankings named JCU No. 1 in the world for Marine & Freshwater Biology and No. 2 in the world for Biodiversity Conservation in 2017. (CWUR).
  • In the Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young Universities in the World, JCU was rated 29th among the world's universities for students aged 50 and under in 2020.
  • The 2022 Good Universities Guide gave CU five stars for full-time employment, undergraduate and postgraduate beginning salaries, learner engagement, and social fairness.

Q. What is James Cook University famous for?

James Cook University is famous for its research and teaching. It is one of the top public universities in Australia.

Q. Is Townsville a large city?

Townsville is an Australian city on Queensland's north-eastern coast. It is the largest settlement in North Queensland and is informally regarded its capital, with a population of 180,820 as of June 2018.

Q. What’s the weather like around James Cook University?

The rainy season in Townsville is hot, humid, windy, and mainly cloudy, whereas the dry season is warm, humid, and mostly clear. The temperature normally ranges from 58°F to 88°F throughout the year, with temperatures rarely falling below 49°F or rising over 92°F.

Q. How many students study in James Cook University?

The total number of students at James Cook University is 15197

Q. Who are the top alumni of James Cook University?

The notable alumni of James Cook University include-

  • Paul Amato 
  • Rachel Carling-Jenkins
  • Peter Coaldrake
  • Philip Gwynne
  • Julie Hall
  • Helen McGregor
  • Sue Meek
  • Tony Mooney
  • Shaun Nelson 
  • Christina Ochoa
  • Silma Ihram
  • Andrew Stoner
  • Jan Stugnell
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University Stats

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20421

Students

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15776

Undergraduates

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4645

Postgraduate

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4913

Faculty Strength

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10

Student Faculty Ratio

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$
40000

Tuition Fees

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$
20000

Living Cost

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$
2000

Other Fees

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2.4

Avg. GPA

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30

Avg. IB

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70
%

Avg. Percentage

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1200

Avg. SAT

* All cost are in AUD