Rankings
How every major ranking places James Cook University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 5 | $18,576 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $22,747 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $23,660 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $21,822 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $22,272 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 2 | $26,600 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $26,058 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $26,058 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $23,660 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | See → | |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $23,660 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | See → | |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $30,094 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $12,424 | See → |
Costs and entry
38 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at James Cook University
The job market for James Cook University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at James Cook University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,660 a year; half of James Cook University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,741 and $26,058. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $30,094, psychology $12,424.
How is James Cook University ranked?
James Cook University is ranked #440 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #3 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#101) and Archaeology (#101).
What IELTS score does James Cook University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 7.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does James Cook University offer?
33 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are education & teaching (5), public health & allied health (5) and business & management (4).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from James Cook University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.