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About Southern Cross University
Bold, progressive and just 23 years of age – Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
This stellar performance sees Southern Cross ranking within the top 150 universities in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and the QS World Rankings.
We are one of the leading destinations for students seeking a high-quality education at an Australian university.
Our contemporary campuses, with purpose-built world-class facilities, are located on the east coast of Australia, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, and in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
The campuses provide a safe, caring, inclusive and friendly environment that seeks to embrace students with a sense of belonging and community.
The high-quality study experience at Southern Cross is distinctly personalised. Here, you will be well supported in your studies by dedicated staff, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global and national significance.
We look forward to welcoming you into our bold and progressive new-generation Southern Cross learning community.
About Southern Cross University
Bold, progressive and just 23 years of age – Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
This stellar performance sees Southern Cross ranking within the top 150 universities in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and the QS World Rankings.
We are one of the leading destinations for students seeking a high-quality education at an Australian university.
Our contemporary campuses, with purpose-built world-class facilities, are located on the east coast of Australia, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, and in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
The campuses provide a safe, caring, inclusive and friendly environment that seeks to embrace students with a sense of belonging and community.
The high-quality study experience at Southern Cross is distinctly personalised. Here, you will be well supported in your studies by dedicated staff, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global and national significance.
We look forward to welcoming you into our bold and progressive new-generation Southern Cross learning community.
Available programs
- BachelorUG
- MasterPG
- MBA
- PHD
Southern Cross University is a great place to study, offering a range of courses in a supportive learning environment. It offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.
SCU offers industry relevant degrees that focus onbusiness,tourism,environmentalandhealth sciences,Indigenous studies,education,lawand a broad range of thearts. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres.
Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses inChina, Tashkent, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea andSingapore.The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all its international students.
NOTE:All International students who are studying in Australia under the student visa must study full time. Domestic candidates can choose to study full time or part time. It is the University's policy that all scholarship recipients must study full time unless there are exceptional circ*mstances and approval has been granted for part time study.
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Southern Cross University is a great place to study, offering a range of courses in a supportive learning environment. It offers degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels. The University has more than 16,000 students enrolled from throughout Australia and 80 countries around the world. It has developed industry partnerships and strong links with business and the professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory.
SCU offers industry relevant degrees that focus onbusiness,tourism,environmentalandhealth sciences,Indigenous studies,education,lawand a broad range of thearts. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres.
Southern Cross University collaborates with other international institutions in the delivery of courses inChina, Tashkent, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea andSingapore.The University is committed to enhancing the lives and helping to advance the careers of all its international students.
NOTE:All International students who are studying in Australia under the student visa must study full time. Domestic candidates can choose to study full time or part time. It is the University's policy that all scholarship recipients must study full time unless there are exceptional circ*mstances and approval has been granted for part time study.
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University information
- Admission
Bachelor
1010+
65+
6+
94+
Master
2+
6+
94+
9,522
80%
20%
1,638
60%
40%
379
73%
27%
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
Southern Cross University is one of the top public universities in Lismore, Australia. It is ranked #651-660 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
- #651-660QS World University Rankings
- #401-450QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #328QS Sustainability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
- Chart
- Data
- 2018
#801-1000
- 2019
#801-1000
- 2020
#751-800
- 2021
#751-800
- 2022
#751-800
- 2023
#701-750
- 2024
#651-660
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Campus locations
- Lismore campus,Australia
- Gold Coast campus,Australia
- Coffs Harbour campus,Australia
- The Hotel School Melbourne,Australia
- The Hotel School Sydney,Australia
- National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour,Australia
- Tianjin University of Science and Technology,China (Mainland)
- Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea
- Melbourne campus,Australia
- Perth campus,Australia
- Sydney campus,Australia
- The Hotel School Brisbane,Australia
- Coomera campus,Australia
- China - Guangxi UST,China (Mainland)
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