Southern Cross University
About Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is one of the top Public universities in Lismore, Australia. From a Teachers College to a fully-fledged University, Southern Cross has grown to be one of Australia’s most renowned University. Southern Cross delivers degrees on campus and online, with a rich academic portfolio covering a wide range of disciplines. This multi-campus University offers industry-relevant degrees that focus on business, tourism, environmental and health sciences, Indigenous studies, education, law and a broad range of the arts. More than 20,000 students from 80 different countries are enrolled here for the excellent performance it delivers. Over the years, Southern Cross University has developed a strong partnership with industry and business professions to provide a practical emphasis as well as a rigorous appreciation of theory. The University is currently part of seven Australian Co-operative Research Centres. The UniLife team provided by the University offers professional service and support to enrich the student’s university experience and encourage them for academic success and well-being. Besides studies, Southern Cross broadly focuses on extra curriculum activities. It has various clubs and festivals to offer.
Why study at Southern Cross University
● Ranked: Ranked among the top 3% of universities worldwide also 33rd in Australia ( QS World University Rankings). Ranked #1 for international student support in Australia by the 2018 International Student Barometer.
● Employability: Southern Cross University graduates are among the best paid in Australia, according to independent Federal Government data.
● Reputation: It is a leading regional research university with 14 areas rated ‘above world standard’ by the prestigious Excellence in Research for Australia assessment.
● Campus: The university has 3 main campuses and 7 branch campuses.
● Scholarships: 380+ scholarships that range from $150 to $60,000.
● Exchange and overseas opportunities: Whether it be a session-long exchange at a partner university or a short-term program, Southern Cross University provides support and financial advice to make the experience valuable and rewarding.
● Total student: Total 20,000 students are currently enrolled in SCU.
● Total international student: SCU is second-home to more than 6,000 students.
● Campus location: SCU campuses are located in Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, National Marine Science Centre, Sydney and Melbourne.
Study options
Southern Cross University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs, and is organised into six schools, two colleges and nine research centres:
● School of Arts and Social Sciences
● School of Business and Tourism
● School of Education
● School of Environment, Science and Engineering
● School of Health and Human Sciences
● School of Law and Justice
● Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples
● SCU College
