How to Apply

1. Choose your course

Choose from the list of courses available to international students wanting to apply for a visa to study in Australia. Consider:

  • Major areas of study
  • Location and teaching sessions
  • Professional placements and internships
  • Academic and English language requirements

2. Apply

We recommend your application be submitted at least three months before you intend to start.

Apply online  - Use our Online Application and complete the required details, and where required, attached documentation. Required documentation includes:

  • Certified copy of academic transcripts (including grading system).
  • English language test results (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or other).
  • Academic or employer references (if required).
  • Advanced standing application. Your previous study or work experience may reduce the duration of the degree.

Education agents - View the list of countries that require the help of an Education Agent to apply.

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3. Next steps

Your application will be acknowledged by Southern Cross University or an approved Education Agent upon receipt.

If you are successful, an International Offer Package will be emailed, giving details of what is required to accept your offer.

The International Offer Package includes the Offer of Admission, Information for Accepting Your Offer, and Offer Acceptance Agreement.

Refer to Accepting your offer for the next step in your application.

Southern Cross University has an extensive network of registered Education Agents to assist with your application, depending on which location you choose.

## Please bring your original documents to Australia, as they may need to be verified.

Southern Cross University Education agents for the Gold Coast, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour main campuses

 

SCU Ventures agents for Sydney, Melbourne or Perth

 

The Hotel School Sydney or Melbourne Education Agents

Education Agents

Applicants from the African continent and the following countries must apply through an Education Agent.

Afghanistan Egypt  Latvia Pakistan
Armenia Estonia Lebanon Philippines
Azerbaijan Fiji Libya Russia
Bahrain Georgia Lithuania Sri Lanka
Bangladesh India Macedonia Tajikistan
Burma (Myanmar) Iran Mauritius Tanzania
Belarus Iraq Moldova Turkmenistan
Cambodia Jordan Mongolia Tuvalu 
China (not Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) Kazakhstan Nauru Vietnam 
Cuba Kyrgykhstan Nepal  

*Higher Degrees by Research and current Southern Cross students are not required to go through an Education Agent.