Southern Cross University
A contemporary Australian university with campuses on the east coast, offering a diverse range of courses across business, health, law, IT, and marine science [citation:1][citation:2][citation:3].
Overview
Southern Cross University (SCU) is a public university with its main campuses located at Gold Coast (Qld), Lismore (NSW), and Coffs Harbour (NSW) [citation:1][citation:2][citation:3]. SCU has over 6,000 students at its Gold Coast campus alone, a hub for contemporary thinkers studying IT, business, and allied health [citation:1][citation:6]. The Lismore campus, nestled within 75 hectares of subtropical grounds and a rainforest, is the university's main campus and a research hub for environmental science and engineering [citation:3][citation:7]. The Coffs Harbour campus is known for its state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building and the renowned National Marine Science Centre, located next to the Solitary Islands Marine Park [citation:2][citation:10]. The university is also expanding its footprint with branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth [citation:10].
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland; Lismore & Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Established
1994-01-01
Intakes
| Program | Intake Name | Start Date | Seats Available | End Date | |
| N/A | Term 1 | 3/2/2026 | Open | 6/30/2026 | |
| N/A | Summer Term | 11/9/2026 | Open | 2/28/2027 |
Requirements
Admission requirement data
- Academic level : Postgraduate (PG)
- Major subject : Any relevant discipline for the chosen major
- Ielts : 6.5
- Toefl : Not specified
- Note: Postgraduate English language requirements can vary by course. Some professional programs like Nursing may require a higher score [citation:5].
Admission requirement data
- Academic level : Undergraduate (UG)
- Major subject : High School Certificate
- Ielts : 6.0
- Toefl : 60
- Note: For the Study Abroad program, a minimum IELTS of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 60 is required [citation:8]. Specific course requirements may vary and some professional programs require higher scores [citation:5].
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