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Why study at Southern Cross University?

A better way to learn

A deeper more engaged learning experience

Top teaching quality

5-star rating in teaching quality (GUG 2023)

300+ Scholarships

Ranging in value from $600 to $50,000

Better Job outcomes

Above average employment rates in Nursing and Allied Health

“The facilities were great and the course laid the base for my career. I actually scored a dream job before I graduated and that’s where I’m working now.”

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Jake Bentley Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Honours) graduate

Business

Study a Business degree rated 5-stars for Overall Experience and Student Support (GUG 2023).

Education and Teaching

Graduate with dual-state accreditation from a global top 5% Education degree (THE World Universities Rankings 2023).

Engineering

Join Australia’s No.1 Engineering degree (GUG 2023) and specialise in civil or mechanical engineering.

Health

The healthcare sector offers fantastic employment prospects and a diverse range of satisfying and meaningful careers.

Indigenous Knowledge

Discover how learning and knowledge is shared in the world’s oldest living cultures.

Information Technology

Study an IT degree rated 5-stars for Overall Experience in Computing and Information Systems (GUG 2023).

Law

Become a lawyer in three years from a degree with 5-star Teaching Quality in Law and Paralegal Studies (GUG 2023).

Mental Health

Make a difference by understanding, supporting, and empowering others on their journey toward mental well-being.

Naturopathic Medicine

Explore evidence-based naturopathic training designed to build expertise and shape future healthcare leaders.

Science and Environment

Solve some of our biggest environmental challenges with a degree ranked in the top 3% globally in Physical Sciences (THE Universities Rankings 2023).

Social Work and Community Welfare

Our graduates are ethical global citizens, committed to community engagement and lifelong learning.

Tourism and Hotel Management

Whether you’re studying our shared major or a course at The Hotel School, you’ll be taught by one of Australia’s premier tourism universities.

Pathway Programs

There are many ways to get into Southern Cross University. Discover your pathway.

Physiotherapy

Graduate with the confidence to excel in various healthcare settings, sporting organisations or private practice. Make a difference in people’s lives.

Veterinary

Study Veterinary Technology and join an industry that defends our biosecurity, and is an essential part of our food production and animal welfare.

Recognise your experience

We offer a range of ways to gain entry for those not coming straight from high school. Previous work experience and secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies will be assessed for credit. For those who need to brush up on academic skills, SCU College offers the fee-free Preparing for Success Program that prepares students with the skills required for success at university.

Scholarships

We thrive on creating transformational opportunities for our students and offer scholarships to support regional, rural, and remote students, international students, students experiencing hardship, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students who can demonstrate exceptional merit.

“I really wanted to make an impact on the world and my degree gave me the start I needed.”

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Deborah Guion Bachelor of Business graduate

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Our campuses

Gold Coast

Our Gold Coast campus, located in southeast Queensland, is just a short walk to stunning beaches and is adjacent to Gold Coast Airport.

Gold Coast Campus

Coffs Harbour

Set on 30 acres of rolling hills and bushland, our Coffs Harbour campus is a welcoming environment equipped with superb teaching facilities.

Coffs Harbour Campus

Northern Rivers Campus

Our Northern Rivers campus, located in Lismore, occupies 75 hectares of lush, natural beauty which is home to a variety of native wildlife in northern New South Wales.

Lismore Campus - learning centre

Online

Southern Cross University uses web-based technologies so students can actively engage with lecturers and other students, no matter where they are.

Jane Welsh_Social Sciences graduate

Applying is simple

1. Find a course

Discover and compare course to find the right one for you.

2. Start your application

Don’t forget to consider your scholarship options and if you’re eligible for credit for prior learning.

3. Accept and enrol

Accept your offer, enrol in the course’s units. Congratulations, you’re now an SCU student!

Frequently asked questions about study

Time to get serious about time! Managing your time can make the difference between a meaningful and enjoyable experience and a stressful one. There are lots of resources to help you manage your time like study planners. Check out our top tips for time management here.

While you can usually defer your tuition fees through HECS-HELP or another form of loan, you also need to figure out a budget that might include living expenses, food, transport, reference texts or even placement expenses. Don’t forget about scholarships. There is a very generous scholarship pool available at Southern Cross and application is easy-peasey.

Uni is a whole new study ballgame and it’s important to develop good study habits early on. If you haven’t studied for a while or you’re not super confident – don’t sweat it! There is an extensive range of services that can help you boost your academic skills and ace those first assignments.

Building relationships with your peers, professors, and others in your field can be a valuable way to learn more about your field of study, get advice, and potentially find a job or internship opportunities. Not to mention enjoying your uni experience more. There are so many opportunities – take advantage of them while you’re here as much as you can!

Adjusting to uni can be a big change, and it's important to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Make sure to eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and find time to relax and do things you enjoy. Get connected with UniLife – you are sure to find an activity that interests you. There’s also a free counselling service available to you.