Rankings of James Cook University

James Cook University is located on Australia’s north-east coast with main campuses in Cairns and Townsville. JCU is a public university committed to sustainable development and community impact. The tropical climate of North Queensland and the coastal locale is perfect for students who enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving in their free-time, or as part of their studies. Marine Studies, Geography, Environment and Ecology are some of the top choices for study here.

Latest ranking updates for James Cook University
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with James Cook University in position 682.
  • December 2023: James Cook University ranks 511 in the latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap .
  • December 2023: James Cook University ranks 151 in the latest Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #103.

University rankings

    • #26 
    • #351 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #415 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #324 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #649 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #682 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #489 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #442 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #511 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #447 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #397 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #306 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #18 
    • #103 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #464 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #518 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #9 
    • #92 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Education

    • #28 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #344 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #27 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #1075 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #212 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #451 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #12 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #334 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #12 
    • #151 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #246 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for James Cook University

Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#92 
Agriculture
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Natural Sciences
Geography QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Social Studies & Humanities
Environmental Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#212 
Engineering
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
Education
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
Medicine & Health

About James Cook University

PROS

  • Students praise JCU for its good balance between theoretical and practical knowledge.
  • The university offers flexible study options.

CONS

  • Current students warn newcomers that there is a significant workload on most courses. So it’s essential to be well -organized from the beginning.
  • The career advice service could stand for improvement. There are workshops for improving students’ resumes (CVs), but they are held infrequently.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1961
Telephone:
+61 7 4781 4111
Address:
Douglas
Townsville
Australia
Website:
https://www.jcu.edu.au/
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FAQ

James Cook University ranks #22 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

James Cook University ranks #1 in Townsville in our meta ranking.

James Cook University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, CWTS Leiden Ranking, Scimago Institutions Rankings and more. See all 24 rankings of James Cook University.

James Cook University achieved #49 in StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for James Cook University.

James Cook University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #12 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Veterinary Sciences). See all subject rankings for James Cook University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings James Cook University ranks #1 among universities in Townsville and #22 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of James Cook University.

In our meta ranking James Cook University ranks #22 among all universities in Australia and The University of Melbourne ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.