James Cook University
(JCU)
About
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.
Ranked Top 351 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 53 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 10 | 264.6 | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Earth Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 124 | 74.5 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =344 | 62.0 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | =68 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =105 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 238 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =296 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =339 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 354 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =467 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =505 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =873 | 54.9 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |