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About SCU

Southern Cross University (SCU) — public non-profit university. It is located in East Lismore, Australia. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1970. SCU is a member of Universities Australia.

The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 651 place in the world. The university is in top-500 of the independent international ranking THE.

SCU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

Location
East Lismore, Australia
Establishment year
1970
Students
16,777
International students
4,860
Female students
61%

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Rating QS
2024#651-660
Rating THE
2024#501-600
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SCU tuition fees

The academic calendar at SCU is divided into trimesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 11,385 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 13,414 USD. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Trimesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Foreign13,414USD/year
Master
Local11,385USD/year
Foreign15,449USD/year

Study programs at SCU

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Domestic Students)
Study degree
BSc
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Domestic Students)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech) (China)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech) (Domestic Students)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech) (International Students: 2 sessions)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours (BInfTech(Hons))
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Technology / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BTech/BEd(Sec)) (Part Time)
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Marine Science and Management (BMarSc&Mgt)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Marine Science and Management (BMarSc&Mgt)
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture & Forestry
Bachelor of Forest Science and Management
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Bachelor of Forest Science and Management
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Humanities
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge (BIndigK)
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Education & Training
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Full Time)
Study degree
BEd
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Master of Teaching (MTeach) (Part Time)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Coastal Systems Engineering
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications (BDigMedCom) (International Students)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science (BExScPsychSc)
Exams
A-Level, IELTS, SAT, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Laws - Graduate entry (Domestic Students)
Study degree
LLB
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Laws - Graduate entry (International Students)
Study degree
LLB
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Laws - Graduate entry (International Students)
Study degree
LLB
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
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Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Business (Domestic Students)
Study degree
BBus
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Study degree
BBus
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Study degree
BBus
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management (BBusHotelMgt) (Domestic Students)
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management (BBusTourHospMgt) (Domestic Students)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Economics & Business Management
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Medicine
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBioMedSc) (International students)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, IB
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) (BClinSc(OstSt)) (Domestic Students)
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, PTE, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours) (BHlthHumSc(Hons))
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours) (BHlthHumSc(Hons)) (Full Time)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Health and Human Sciences (Honours) (BHlthHumSc(Hons)) (Part Time)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Show all
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Art and Design (BAD)
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts
Study degree
BA
Study mode
Online
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (Gold Coast Campus)
Study degree
BA
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Primary / Early Childhood) (BA/BEd(Prim&EC))
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Primary / Early Childhood) (BA/BEd(Prim&EC))
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Show all
Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Accounting
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Study field
Accounting & Finance
Other
Bachelor of Accounting
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Bachelor of Arts (Lismore Campus)
Study degree
BA
Exams
A-Level, ATAR, IELTS, OP, SAT, TOEFL, IB
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Primary / Secondary) (BA/BEd(Prim/Sec)) (Session 1 intake)
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Primary) (BA/BEd(Prim))
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (BA/BEd (Sec))
Study mode
Online
Exams
ATAR, IELTS, OP, TOEFL
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Other programs
Accounting & Finance
Master of Professional Accounting
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Accounting & Finance
Medicine
Master of Mental Health Nursing (MMHN)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Social Sciences & Management
Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management (MIntTour&HotelMgt)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management (MIntTour&HotelMgt)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration (MITHM, MBA)
Study degree
MBA
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Master of Mental Health
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Master of Project Management
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Show all
Computer Science & IT
Master of Information Technology (MIT)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Master of Information Technology Management - (MITM)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Agriculture & Forestry
Master of Forest Science and Management (MForSc&Mgt)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
Economics & Business Management
Master of Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Master of Business Administration - (MBA) online
Study degree
MBA
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Master of Business Law (MBL)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Other
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (MCEP)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration (MEM, MBA)
Study degree
MBA
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHlthLdr)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management, Master of Business Administration (MITHM, MBA)
Study degree
MBA
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Master of Laws (Business Law) (LLM (BusLaw))
Study degree
LLM
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
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Other programs
Humanities
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies (DIndigPh)
Study mode
Online
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Other
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies (DIndigPh)
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at SCU

In Australia, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so it is not possible to enroll in a bachelor's program immediately after school. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference with the help of one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). The second option is to study for a year at a university in your native country. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. Applicants will need a subject exam — A-Level or SAT. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted. SCU also provides online undergraduate programs.

Master's degree at SCU

It is impossible to enter SCU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. There is an opportunity to study at SCU via online master's programs.

Doctorate degree at SCU

If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. At SCU, you can get a doctoral degree remotely.

SCU campus

A rural campus is the best choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities. SCU has exactly this type of campus. It is located away from the city, creating conditions for greater student communication and a close-knit community. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Not only locals study at SCU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus Type
Rural
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

After graduation, you can stay in Australia for another 1.5 to 4 years, depending on the degree received. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa — it allows you to work in the country without changing your visa to a work one. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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