Southern Cross University (SCU)
Lismore , New South Wales , Australia
- Founded: 1994
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 20329+
Southern Cross University (SCU)
Our History
Southern Cross University was established on 1 January 1994. The University's identity – the Southern Cross constellation – symbolises a guiding light for the curious and a beacon for independent thinking. Over the decades that have followed, this founding vision has led to Southern Cross being known as one of Australia’s most innovative universities.
Rather than emulating institutions steeped in tradition, Southern Cross proudly ventured in a new direction, focused firmly on the future. Allied health courses – from nursing to osteopathy and naturopathy to occupational therapy – reef restoration, regenerative agriculture, education and responsible business leadership are just a handful of fields demonstrating our commitment to a brighter future.
With more than 75,000 graduates and world-leading research, our impact is felt in our local communities and across the globe.
Challenging convention from day one
From our very beginning, we have been a University to challenge convention. Emerging from the richly-diverse regions of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast we have grown to now connect with more than 75,000 alumni around the globe. We are proud of our regions, of the opportunities we give to students who might be the first in generations to attend university and to the growing number of Indigenous students who choose Southern Cross.
We pay tribute to the high achievers, several of whom have received the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and those who have gone on to lead their businesses and organisations. You will be inspired and supported by people who share your ambitions to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on the world. We hold true to the values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. Threading through the entire Southern Cross experience is a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.
Important Facts
Why study with us?
> A better way to learn
The Southern Cross Model is what sets Southern Cross University apart from the rest.
This new academic model allows students to focus on just one or two subjects at once, over a six-week teaching term, before moving on. This enables deeper learning as well as more control over when you study allowing you to create the ideal life balance.
It’s the future of study, with flexibility built-in.
> As a multi-campus university, the regions we call home have unique characteristics as study locations.
> Research, rankings and reputation
Southern Cross University has achieved world-class results in research, rankings, student satisfaction and overall reputation. Our success in these endeavours, combined with our fantastic locations, staff and support systems, is what makes us the perfect place to study.
> Equity and Diversity
Diversity makes us bold, aware, compassionate and better. It pushes us to challenge the status quo. Southern Cross University is committed to being an inclusive and culturally safe work and study environment that values, supports, embraces and benefits from the diversity of its people and communities.
> Pathways for every student
Going straight from school to a degree is one way to start uni, but it’s not the only way. If your child doesn’t achieve the required ATAR to get into their course, the University may recommend they complete a pathway program first.
Southern Cross University has two excellent pathway programs suitable for school leavers. Both are fee-free and develop the skills that students will need at university to be successful. Undertaking a Diploma through SCU College is also an excellent way to commence university.
> Transform your future
At Southern Cross University, we believe in your possibilities, your potential, and we offer a vibrant teaching, learning, research and cultural environment to help you achieve your goals.
Relevance and resonance underpin everything we do. Our degree and research courses arise from today, but have their sights firmly on the future. We strive to create change that has a positive impact, from local to global.
Ranking / Awards
- Southern Cross University is ranked 35th in Australia according to the QS World University Rankings, falling third last among the included Australian public universities.
- The university has been ranked in the top 100 best universities in the Asia-Pacific region for 2017 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- Southern Cross University is rated 'at world standard' or above in 24 research areas by Excellence in Research for Australia 2015, and ranked number one in Australia for International student support for the third consecutive year.
- SCU was ranked number two in Australia for overall learning experience by the International Student Barometer 2015. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is rated 4 out of 5 stars by the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).
- Southern Cross University in the top 150 universities around the world under 50 years old (2019 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings).
- #1 in Australia for international student support (2018 International Student Barometer).
- Rated 5 stars for student support, teaching quality and social equity (2019 Good Universities Guide).
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Contact Information
- Military Road East Lismore NSW 2480
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Campus Information
Lismore
All courses run here
Perth
For Busines, IT, Accounting & Engineering Management courses
Gold Coast
(Main campuse) Southern Cross University's Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400 metres from North Kirra Beach, and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Views of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from many vantage points in the campus buildings.
Coffs Harbour
(Main campuse) For Business and Tourism, Health Sciences, Marine Science & Nursing & Midwifery courses
Sydney
For Business, Accounting, Information Technology and Engineering Management Courses
Melbourne
For Business, Accounting, Information Technology and Engineering Management Courses
Northern Rivers
(Main campuse) Our Northern Rivers campus occupies 75 hectares of lush, natural beauty which is home to a variety of native wildlife inn Lismore, northern New South Wales.
Brisbane
Programs Offered
Associate Degree of International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 65648 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Business
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 98472 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies)
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Community Welfare
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Counselling
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Education
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle)
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Laws
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Midwifery
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Nursing
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse pathway
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Business
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Science
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Social Work
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 100000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 75000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Length 03 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 99000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Business
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Education
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Engineering
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Health
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Hotel Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 32824 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Information Technology
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Legal Studies
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Diploma of Science
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Length 06 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 12500 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Graduate Certificate of Business in Global Hotel Leadership
- Length 06 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 14428 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Graduate Diploma of Business
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Graduate Diploma of Business in Global Hotel Leadership
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 28856 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Business Administration
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Business in Global Hotel Leadership
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 57712 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Computing
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Information Technology
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 52000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Naturopathic Medicine
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 67600 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Osteopathic Medicine
- Length 01 Year , 06 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 37500 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days
Master of Teaching
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 50000 AUD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 14 days