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Discover a place where ambition meets opportunity and prepare for a career with global impact. At JCU, you’ll study Business, Law, Commerce and International Hospitality and Tourism Management in a region where industries, cultures and communities converge. Learn to lead with purpose, think ethically, and respond to real-world challenges in some of the world’s fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors.

Gain hands-on experience through industry-connected learning, practical projects and real-world case studies, guided by academics and professionals who bring deep expertise and global perspectives into the classroom. You'll graduate with the confidence and capability to succeed anywhere in the world.

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for Student Teacher Ratio

2026 Good Universities Guide

5 star rating

for Teaching Quality

2026 Good Universities Guide, PG

Top 2%

of universities in the world

2024 Shanghai Ranking Academic Ranking of World Universities as a percentage of higher education providers in the InternationalAssociation of Universities (IAU) database

Explore your options

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business

Location: Cairns, Townsville
Learn through real-world projects, internships and industry-led insights that prepare you to innovate locally and globally.

Bachelor of Commerce

Location: Cairns, Townsville
Connect with industry, specialise in your passion, and unlock opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic sectors. 
Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Laws

Location: Cairns, Townsville
Study this accredited course in the Tropics - your first step towards a wide range of opportunities, including traditional legal careers, government roles, not-for-profits, politics, journalism, and more.

Master of Business Administration [2-Year]

Location: Townsville
Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in local and international settings.

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Location: Cairns
Leverage studying where two World Heritage -listed icons meet, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, offering unmatched industry opportunities for global tourism and hospitality.

JCU International Excellence Scholarship

*Exclusions and terms and conditions apply.
Eligible students can receive a 25% tuition fee reduction with JCU's International Excellence Scholarship to support your journey and help you reach your goals. Check your eligibility.

A student’s perspective

Designing a future beyond borders

"JCU stood out to me for its innovative curriculum and breathtaking location. The expertise of the lecturers, whose contributions to Tourism academia significantly enhance the value of my education, further solidified my decision. I realise that while I love studying here, it isn’t just memorable because of the academics - it has been the incredible experiences outside of my studies that have made the journey unforgettable."
— Shared by Supratic Chakma (Bangladesh)
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality
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