Southern Cross University

Australia. Southern Cross University, a public Australian university with campuses including Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.

Programmes, intakes and fees

ProgrammesPathway, bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees in business, education, engineering, health, hotel management, IT, law, science and environment, and veterinary sciences

Official site: scu.edu.au. Checked October 2026.

Programmes in the PAL course finder

ProgrammeLevelSubject area
BusinessFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDBusiness & economics
EducationFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDEducation & languages
EngineeringFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDEngineering & technology
HealthFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDMedicine & health
Hotel ManagementFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDHospitality & tourism
LawFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDLaw & politics
Science and EnvironmentFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDSciences
Veterinary SciencesFoundation, Bachelor's, Master's, PhDMedicine & health

Open these programmes in the course finder to compare them or start an application.

Studying in Australia

Typical figures for international students in Australia. The university's own fees are above.

Tuition (bachelor's)AUD 20,000–50,000 a year
Tuition (master's)AUD 22,000–54,000 a year
Living costsAUD 2,476 a month
LanguageEnglish
Work while studyingUp to 48 hours a fortnight in term; unlimited in breaks
After graduatingTemporary Graduate visa (485): 2–3 years depending on degree
Usual intakesFebruary and July

Sources: Australian Department of Home Affairs; Australian Department of Home Affairs (fees from 1 July 2026; living-cost requirement); IDP.

How PAL helps you apply to Southern Cross University

  1. Free first conversation. A PAL counsellor checks your grades, English level and budget against the entry requirements.
  2. Documents. We tell you exactly which documents Southern Cross University asks for, and check each one before it is sent.
  3. Application. PAL submits your application and follows up with the university until you have a decision.
  4. Visa and travel. We help you prepare your student visa application, accommodation and arrival.

PAL Education is an independent study abroad consultancy, not Southern Cross University. Fees, programmes and dates change, so always confirm them with PAL or on the university's official website before you apply.