Welcoming International students

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International Student Arrival

Southern Cross University warmly welcomes new and returning international students to our campuses! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or continuing your studies, we’re excited to support your journey in Australia.

What you can study

There are more than 35 different degrees and courses available at Southern Cross for International students. From Engineering to Business to Health to Education, Law, Arts and Science. Explore your study options today.

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“Living on campus is another whole experience. You get to mingle with all the other international students, you get to share their culture, their views, how they eat their food, their languages. It’s wonderful to get together with other international students.”

Access25

Southern Cross University is taking an innovative step to enhance the educational experience for international students through our new Access25 initiative.

Under Access25, Southern Cross will introduce a clear, unified annual tuition fee for all new and continuing international students, for a range of courses in 2025*. This transition reflects our commitment to delivering excellence with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every student has equal access to the outstanding education and career outcomes.

*Normal indexing of fees will apply from 2026.

Learn more about Access25
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Student Support

We know it has been a particularly tough couple of years for International students wanting to travel to Australia. And that is when it becomes particularly important to choose the right university for you.

Southern Cross is proud of its ongoing success and accolades in the area of student support.

Discover international student support
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Getting around

Our region is well serviced by domestic and international airports.

Many international students enter Australia via Sydney or Melbourne with a short internal flight to Ballina, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast airports. Some may be enter directly to Gold Coast International Airport.

Please ensure you have all your required documentation to enter Australia.

Learn more about getting to and around campus
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