For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. With a dual emphasis on excellence and diversity, we put our students and community at the centre of everything we do.

At La Trobe, we don’t simply accept what was or what is – we strive for what's right and what should be. You'll benefit from learning at a university recognised for research that addresses global issues and works to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. You'll find forward-thinking teachers who are deeply committed to your success while you learn in a flexible format.

La Trobe now has a network of campuses, mainly in Melbourne expanding in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Melbourne City (Collins Street and Franklin Street), Shepparton and Sydney.

You'll graduate with a network of connections and relevant industry experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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.

<h4>Applying for postgraduate study</h4>

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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<h4>How to apply</h4>

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;

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