Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. It takes 4 years full time, with intakes in February or September (Townsville, Cairns).

James Cook University is a public institution, ranked =438 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$44,601 a year, about ₹29 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly A$178,404 (≈ ₹1.16 crore) before any yearly increase.

2027 estimated annual fee for a full-time load (24 credit points), from the course page's international view; JCU describes it as tuition plus the Student Services and Amenities Fee. Australian campuses only; Singapore fees differ.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Design engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Consulting civil engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• CAD technician

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Siemens
• Bosch
• Rolls-Royce
• Airbus
• Arup
• AECOM
• Jacobs
• WSP
• BMW
• Larsen & Toubro

General entry requirements at James Cook University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• JCU sets bachelor's entry by an ATAR equivalent of your Class XII results; the International Excellence Scholarship needs an ATAR of 65 or equivalent.
• Many courses list recommended subjects such as English, maths, biology or chemistry.
• JCU Prep and diploma pathways are available if you do not meet direct entry.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 6.0); PTE Academic 52 (English Band 1).

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This course starts in: February or September (Townsville, Cairns).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class XII mark sheets (bachelor's)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
• English test result
• CV for courses that count work experience
• Financial documents for the student visa

• JCU International Excellence Scholarship

  Bachelor's and postgraduate coursework degrees

  Value: 25% off tuition fees for the full degree

  First-time international students starting full-time study, including from Asia. Needs an ATAR of 65 or equivalent for bachelor's entry, or at least 65% in your previous qualification for postgraduate entry, and a strong GPA each semester. Assessed automatically. Not for diplomas, graduate certificates, medicine or dentistry.

  Official page

James Cook University began as the University College of Townsville in 1961 and became an independent university in 1970. It came to Cairns in 1987 and now teaches in Townsville, Cairns, Singapore and Brisbane.

JCU teaches science, health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, IT and business. Its 2027 guide quotes the Good Universities Guide 2026 ranking it second in Australia for median graduate salary in medicine and in nursing.

Engineering courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Construction Project ManagementAcknowledge Education3 years (24 units, full time) · A$20,400 / year
• Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50520)Acknowledge Education15 months · A$12,000 / year
• Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520), Diploma pathwayAcknowledge Education2 years (Diploma then Advanced Diploma) · A$12,000 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)Adelaide University4 years full time · A$57,100 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)Adelaide University4 years full time · A$57,100 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)The Australian National University4 years · A$57,640 / year

More courses at James Cook University

• Master of Information Technology2 years full time · A$39,528 / year
• Master of Data Science (Professional)2 years full time · A$39,900 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting2 years full time · A$40,518 / year
• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management2 years full time · A$40,518 / year
• Master of Engineering (Professional)2 years full time · A$44,601 / year
• Master of Public Health1 year and 1 trimester full time · A$44,176 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. James Cook University: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (opens in a new tab)
2. JCU: scholarships and financial support for international students (opens in a new tab)
3. JCU: International Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
4. JCU: Admissions Policy Schedule II (English bands) (opens in a new tab)
5. JCU: 2026 Student Accommodation Guide (opens in a new tab)