Apply to JCU

Congratulations!  You have made the decision to apply at Australia’s leading university for the Tropics. We aim to help you understand the application process and we have a team of people available to make applying to James Cook University (JCU) simple.

Once you have ensured you meet all the academic and English language entry requirements, you are ready to choose your course.

If you are unable to meet the academic or English language entry requirements we offer a range of pathways to study at JCU, these include our:

Submit your application

You can submit your application using our online application portal or application form. You can then follow the simple process through to accepting your offer and lastly, applying for a student visa. For information relating to visas go to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.