One of the world's leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia's James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Its unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.

Born for the tropics 
Ranked in the top 2 percent of the world's tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, James Cook University is dedicated to creating a brighter future for life in the tropics world-wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

Dedicated to research 
The University conducts nationally significant and internationally recognised research in areas such as marine sciences, biodiversity, tropical ecology and environments, global warming, tourism, and tropical medicine and public health care in under-served populations.

A comprehensive university 
Since its establishment in 1970, James Cook have expanded into a multi-campus institution with main campuses in the tropical cities of Cairns, Singapore and Townsville, with smaller study centres in Mount Isa, Thursday Island and Mackay. They also have a campus in Brisbane, operated by Russo Higher Education.

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How we select 
JCU's postgraduate degrees have Admissions Requirements which must be met by all applicants.

What we consider 
Applicants will generally be considered for an offer on the basis of their undergraduate degree, however some courses also have additional selection criteria such as an interview, referee report or a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement.

JCU is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

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James Cook University (JCU)’s Bachelor degree courses have a minimum rank threshold (sometimes called a “cut-off”) that all applicants must meet in order to be considered for an offer, which is in addition to any admission requirements such as pre-requisites.&nbsp;&nbsp;For high demand courses, simply meeting this threshold will not guarantee an offer as places are limited and there may also be additional selection criteria used.&nbsp;

Federation University Australia (FedUni) is one of the nation's leading regional universities. With a reputation for relevance and excellence, FedUni has a strong tradition of education and training delivery spanning more than 145 years. It is the nation's first regional, multi-sector university and the third oldest site of higher learning in Australia.

The University offers access to higher education, TAFE, secondary schooling and research opportunities. With campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera, its programs are also delivered online and via a range of partner institutes across Australia and around the globe. A student support centre is also based in Malaysia.

FedUni is committed to serving regional Victorian communities, yet have a broad national and international outlook. It offers the best of both worlds; combining a strong tradition of tertiary education with the freedom and dynamism that comes with being a multi-sector university with close links to local industry and technology.

<h4>Applying for postgraduate study</h4>

The application process varies depending on whether you are a domestic or international applicant.

Some programs also have extra application requirements that you will need to complete as part of your application. Check each course for information about extra application requirements for your chosen program.

Federation University Australia, or FedUni as we are also referred to, is Australia's most progressive regional university.

Federation University Australia

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Application cutoff dates vary depending on whether you are onshore or offshore, and which intake you are applying for. For more information, please refer to Federation University Australia's&nbsp;Cutoff dates.

We recommend you apply as early as possible to allow adequate time for processing.

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