Applying to JCU

International Students Applying 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:

Apply now

To register as a first time user on JCU’s online application portal you need to select your chosen course, select international and click apply now. For example:

  1. Select the course you would like to study at www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study
  2. Once you are on the page displaying your chosen course select the International tab, next to Australia
  3. Select Apply Now and  follow the simple process through to accepting your offer and lastly, applying for a student visa.

If you would like assistance with your application you can contact us or visit one of our education agents in your country.

Student Visa

For information relating to visas go to the Department of Home Affairs website.