Southern Cross University

There is Southern Cross University application fee for international students to admission in undergraduate and graduate programs. However, students have to meet the entry requirements as mentioned by the university. Southern Cross University requirements varies as per the program. Students have to submit the admission application before the deadline.

Southern Cross University ranking is among the top universities in the world by QS World University ranking 2024. The university offers the world best programme to students at an affordable tuition fees. University graduates get better career opportunities after completing the degree. Therefore, yes Southern Cross University is good for international students.

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Southern Cross University acceptance rate for international students is around 67%, which means out of 100 applications received only 67 are admitted. It may be slightly difficult for international students to get admission to the university because of moderately high acceptance rate. For Southern Cross University admissions, students must have a good academic profile and a qualifying GPA.

International students can apply for Southern Cross University admissions by following the below steps:

Step 1: Start your application (apply through scu.edu.au/international-study or submit International Application)

Step 2: Assessment: Application will be reviewed and responded within 10 days

Step 3: Accept: Review the Offer to make sure all information is correct and submit extra documents

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The application to study by distance education are made directly to Southern Cross University. From a course sheet check that the course is offered by Online Education. 

Step 1: To apply, go to the 'How to Apply' tab 

Step 2: Click the 'Apply Online' button.

Step 3: Fill out the form.

Established in the year 1994, Southern Cross University is a public university situated in east cost of Australia. Southern Cross University has multiple campuses in New South Wales, southeast Queensland, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour. The branch campuses in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney operate by collaborating with EduCo. The Hotel School Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne are operated by the university in collaboration with Mulpha Australia.

Below is the comparison between SCU and Australian Catholic University based on fee and rankings:

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

SCU alumni network includes famous personalities. Check below names of the some of the famous alumni of Southern Cross University:

• Linda Reynolds (Australian Politician)
• Ashok Lavasa (1980 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Haryana cadre)
• Mickalene Thomas (African-American visual artist)
• Justin Harrison (Australian international rugby union player)
• Tamara Smith (Australian Politician)

SCU has been ranked by multiple ranking agencies. Check below some of the SCU rankings:

• Southern Cross University is ranked between 701 and 750 in QS World Rankings 2024.
• US News and World Report 2024 ranked SCU at 997 position in Best Global Universities.
• In THE 2023 rankings, the university was ranked between 351 and 400.