Why study with us

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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.

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“I'm very proud of my university. I love that SCU stands for its community and openly supports and encourages diversity and inclusion. It's very forward-thinking.”

Supporting you at Southern Cross University

Scholarships

Our range of scholarships support a variety of students and can really make a difference.

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Study resources

Get all the help you need with quick access to study resources.

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Student life

Join a club, spots team or take part in national competitions. Whatever your interest, we have something for you.

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Research students

Become part of our vibrant and widely recognised research community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Today's students are Tomorrow's frontline: We are discovering better ways to care for and save lives.

Today's research will discover Tomorrow's solutions: We're driving new Science that's protecting the Future of our environment.

Today's Visionaries are Tomorrow's leaders: We're inspiring businesses and communities with Passion and Purpose.

And today's insights are Tomorrow's lessons and we're learning new and Transformative ways. To teach our kids.

Together we're Transforming Tomorrow. For ourselves, for others, and for our world.

Southern Cross University, Transforming Tomorrow.