Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. We welcome students from more than 60 countries throughout the world and offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in an inspiring and supportive learning environment. The University has a strong student focus and takes pride in the quality of its lecturers, many of whom are recognised as leaders in their fields.
Our degrees are offered across a broad range of disciplines, and are designed in consultation with industry. Many involve work placements and internships and other forms of hands-on learning to produce work-ready graduates. Research is undertaken in areas that are regionally relevant and globally significant, in disciplines as diverse as geoscience, plant genetics, cetacean research, health and wellbeing and tourism.
Southern Cross University offers undergraduate (your first degree) and postgraduate courses in unique study areas such as Marine Science, Information Technology, Osteopathy, and International Tourism. As #38 in the world for Business and Tourism programs and a University with a campus at the National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University offers a competitive edge at an equally competitive price.
A range of on-campus accommodation options are available at four residential colleges across the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses. Apartments are modern and fully furnished, with their own kitchen, lounge, dining area and bathroom. SCU Village is managed by Campus Living Villages in partnership with SCU. From movie nights and themed parties to study groups and cooking classes, life on-campus offers everything you need to make the most of your university experience. See more at https://www.mystudentvillage.com/au/scu-village/
While living on-campus is one way to experience university, many students prefer to find their own accommodation to live a more independent lifestyle. UniStays is a free service that helps you find off-campus long and short-term accommodation options, such as share-houses, apartments and granny flats. Visit https://unistays.scu.edu.au to search and browse accommodation listings or add a listing of a rental you have to offer.
SCU International is committed to assisting international students. In 2015, our team was ranked #1 in Australia for international student support by the International Student Barometer (ISB) for the third year in a row. SCU International will help with: pre-departure information; settling in; orientation; student visa advice and health insurance advice; dedicated advisers; wellbeing and welfare.
As a student, it's never too early to start thinking about career options and possibilities. The Career Development Service can assist you with this process at all stages of your studies. We can do this with personalised appointments or you can access the online SCU Career Development Program at http://scu.edu.au/students/index.php/92. CareerHub can also be used to search for graduate employment or part-time jobs. As well as helping current students, we provide a range of services for prospective students, SCU staff and recent graduates.
UniLife provides you with an opportunity to get active and be involved in a number of social sports programs where you can mix with other students and staff at SCU. These sports are a low-cost activity. Just get a group of friends together, choose a sport, throw a few dollars into the pot for the entry fee and turn up for some fun. UniLife also has partnerships with Sierra Fitness at the Gold Coast campus, SCU Fitness for You at the Lismore campus, and SCU Sports Centre at the Coffs Harbour campus. These partnerships provide SCU students with discounted prices for gym use and fitness classes. So, check them out for other great ways to stay fit and active. All social sports are mixed sports - must have both male and females in a team. See more at http://scu.edu.au/students/index.php/128
Joining an SCU club/society or playing in a community sporting/recreation team or group is a great way to meet people and pursue an interest outside your academic life here at SCU. See more at http://scu.edu.au/students/index.php/39
Joining an SCU club/society or playing in a community sporting/recreation team or group is a great way to meet people and pursue an interest outside your academic life here at SCU. See more at http://scu.edu.au/students/index.php/39
General purpose computing labs are available for use by all SCU students. All labs provide access to the Internet, print facilities and have a standard suite of software available. Some computing labs are available at all times for casual use ie. they are not timetabled for teaching purposes. Labs that are timetabled are still available for casual use however if a class is scheduled to commence please ensure you vacate the room in time for the class to commence. There are also computers available for use in the Library e-Space and some Schools have dedicated computer labs for students enrolled in their courses. See more at http://scu.edu.au/it/index.php/51
At SCU there are a range of university-wide cultural events on offer. UniLife coordinates national tertiary cultural programs for SCU students. SCU Chaplaincy Service supports and promotes the spiritual wellbeing of the members of the SCU community. It does this by assisting individuals and groups as they seek to make sense during critical periods in their lives. Chaplaincy at SCU is ecumenical and multi-faith in nature and maintains strong links with faith groups through local, national and international networks. The Inter-Faith Advisory Committee oversees the coordination and facilitation of chaplaincy activities. The membership comprises clergy and non-clergy persons from the major churches, religious and spiritual organisations in the area as well as members of the University community.
Student Access & Inclusion supports the University's commitment to an inclusive and culturally safe learning environment. Operating under the guiding principles of student centred-ness, integrity, collaboration, empowerment, self-determination and self-advocacy, it is our goal to promote the personal growth and development of students with disability by facilitating the provision of reasonable adjustments, and supporting and educating the university community in matters relating to disability.
Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. The University also operates The Hotel School Sydney and The Hotel School Melbourne in partnership with Mulpha Australia. Southern Cross University, through collaborations with other education providers, offers courses in other Australian locations, Asia and the Pacific. All students enrolled in a Southern Cross University course at one of our educational collaborations or partnerships are subject to the University's rules and regulations. Students are taught by Southern Cross University teaching staff or University approved academic staff from our educational collaborations or partner. All assessment and examinations are set and quality assured by the University. See more at http://scu.edu.au/about/index.php/52
Go Global @ SCU enables students to study a semester or year in Australia through the inbound program or overseas through the outbound program. See more at http://scu.edu.au/global/. A list of partner institutions can be found at http://scu.edu.au/global/index.php/16
Book in advance and we can personalise a campus tour with one of our student ambassadors. You will be able to meet and speak with all the people you need to - including lecturers and staff - about the courses you are interested in, as well as university life in general. You might also be able to meet students who are already enrolled in the course you're interested in taking. A campus tour also gives you a chance to see many of the facilities available to students such as lecture halls, labs, equipment, gym, bookshop, cafes and more. If you like, you can also take a look at the on-campus accommodation. See more at http://scu.edu.au/futurestudents/index.php/14/