Southern Cross University

Overview

Bold, progressive and just 24 years of age – Southern Cross University (SCU) is one of the Asia-Pacific's Top 100 Universities and one of the world's Top 50 Generation Y Universities with diverse range of courses available online, offering interactive and immersive learning experiences wherever our students are.

The University has a strong focus on industry and community collaboration to produce engaged teaching and research outcomes. This connectivity is seeing Southern Cross University lead the A$13.8 million National Farming Together Pilot Program, partnering with the Northern Rivers Co-Operatives Alliance and the Australian Government. The University has also introduced an important new Centre for Organics Research with the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Ranking⁽¹⁾
TOP	TOP
500 In World Ranking	57 In AU Ranking

Ranking⁽¹⁾

TOP

500

In World Ranking

57

In AU Ranking

Key Statistics⁽²⁾

24% of international students	45.4 number of students per staff	9414 number of students

Key Statistics⁽²⁾

24%

of international students

45.4

number of students per staff

9414

number of students

(1)(2) Source: Times Higher Education (2025)

Why Choose Southern Cross University?

Great Campus Location
SCU is a vibrant, contemporary Australian University with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour.
Vibrant Student Life
SCU offers plenty of activities such as clubs and societies, sports, fitness and many more.
Comprehensive Student Support
SCU provides academic support, Indigenous Australian Student Service (IASS), student access and inclusion and many others to help you throughout your degree.
Accomodation Offers and Assistance
Southern Cross University offers services to help student find private rental off-campus or accomodation at one of SCU's on-campus residential colleges (SCU Village Lismore and Coffs Harbour).

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Southern Cross University is an Australian public university committed to innovative teaching and research.

CRICOS Provider Number: 01241G

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Year Founded

1994

Campuses

Coffs Harbour, NSW
Lismore, NSW
Bilinga, QLD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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Recent Achievements

	One of the world's Top 50 Generation Y Universities
	Led the A$13.8 million National Farming Together Pilot Program

Scholarships

	VICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
	A$8,000
	INTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP
	A$8,000
	SCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP
	A$8,000
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Architecture & BuildingArts & HumanitiesBiomedical & BiotechnologyBusiness & CommerceEducation & TeachingEngineering - OtherEnvironmental ScienceHealth SciencesHospitality & TourismIT & Computer ScienceLawMedicineNursingOccupational TherapyOthersPhysiotherapyPsychologySciencesSpeech PathologySports ScienceVeterinary Science

Associate Degree of Engineering (Online)

Associate Degree

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