Governance
JCU is a body corporate established under the and governed by a University Council, chaired by the Chancellor and assisted by several committees including an Academic Board.
Registered as an Australian University with the (TEQSA), JCU is also authorised by TEQSA to offer courses to international students in Australia on a student visa. These courses are listed on the (CRICOS). JCU's CRICOS provider code is 00117J.