Southern Cross University
Lismore, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1994
Overview
Southern Cross University dates its university history to 1994 and has regional roots in the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework alongside Masters by Thesis, PhD and joint PhD opportunities. Study areas include business, education, engineering, health, information technology, law, Indigenous knowledge, science and environment, hotel management and veterinary sciences. The Southern Cross Model organises learning into six-week terms, with students generally focusing on one or two units at a time. Research impact clusters bring researchers together to address regional and global issues, including marine health, agriculture and community wellbeing. Student support includes academic and career advice, counselling and accommodation assistance, with on-campus UniLodge residences at Lismore and Coffs Harbour.
Fields of study
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- Health
- Hotel Management
- Indigenous Knowledge
- Information Technology
- Law
- Music and Creative Arts
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Science and Environment
- Social Work and Community Welfare
- Tourism
- Veterinary Sciences
Accreditation: TEQSA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-01-12, 2026-03-09, April 2026, 2026-05-04, June 2026, 2026-07-06, 2026-08-31, 2026-10-26
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- futurestudy@scu.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
A$25,000 – A$45,000
From about $16,500 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Access26 publishes an annual tuition fee of $26,000 for most international courses in 2026; Access27 publishes $27,000 for most international courses in 2027. These are not complete university-wide fee ranges, and exceptions are not priced in the supplied material. Domestic Commonwealth Supported Places involve a student contribution; other places are fee-paying. Eligible students may use HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, with a separate Student Services and Amenities Fee. Direct online application is described as free on the postgraduate page. The supplied tuition rows use '$' without an explicit currency code.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Sep 27, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.