Southern Cross University - Sydney Campus

Founded in 1994, Southern Cross University (SCU) is a premier Australian public university ranked among the top 100 young universities globally. The university has campuses at Lismore, Coffs Harbour, and Gold Coast, and boasts the National Marine Science Centre, The Hotel School Sydney, and The Hotel School Melbourne. With six schools, two colleges, and nine research centers, SCU offers a diverse range of 83 undergraduate programs, 80 graduate programs, and 20 other courses, including full-time, part-time, and online options. Popular areas of study include Arts, Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Education, Information Technology, Law, Tourism, Business and Management, Social Sciences, Economics, and Clinical and Preclinical Health. International applicants can apply online or through an agent for admission, which takes place thrice a year. The minimum requirement for undergraduate programs is an overall IELTS score of 6.0, while postgraduate programs require an overall score of 6.5, in addition to previous academic records and transcripts. Scores from TOFEL and PTE are also considered, with varying cut-offs depending on the program. On-campus accommodation is available at SCU's residential colleges, including SCU Village Lismore and Coffs Harbour, offering modern and fully furnished rooms with amenities such as kitchen, lounge, dining area, and library. The average tuition fees range from 26,800 AUD to 32,000 AUD, depending on the chosen area of study. International students can also benefit from various scholarships offered by SCU, including the Destination Australia Scholarship worth 15,000 AUD, as well as the International Advancement Scholarship, Dr. Allan Phan Scholarship, and Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship, all worth 5000 AUD. With a high employment rate, 75% for undergraduates and 87% for postgraduates, SCU graduates can expect a promising career ahead. On average, undergraduates earn 80,506 AUD, while postgraduates earn 1,10,600 AUD.