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Study Abroad International students from Germany and Italy at Gold Coast SCU

Arriving here was like a big thing for me because my home country is really far from here. Arriving here was like a big thing for me because my home country is really far from here. It took me two days to get here. I actually love the environment of the uni and I was amazed by the big. I actually love the environment of the uni and I was amazed by the big structure of the buildings, the serene environment and the friendly people. I was welcomed warmly. The support from Southern Cross University definitely has been outstanding. The support from Southern Cross University definitely has been outstanding. I have personally used counselling at times when I felt homesick and also very used counselling at times when I felt homesick and also very overwhelmed in understanding the Australian setting, and I have also used support like an international advisor to figure out my course. My role is to take care of international students welfare, so that's two sides, that's their academic welfare, make sure that they understand how to perform at Southern Cross University and get through our education system, understand how to perform at Southern Cross  University and get through our education system, and the other side is their personal welfare. So, for example, if they have an incident here or they have any concerns or any personal problems, I help them with that. At the beginning, as an international student, it's definitely very overwhelming and I feel I was really supported by the people at Southern Cross University because not only my lecturers, also my international study advisor also my friends from all over the world. Our staff as well are from all over the world, so we have a very strong understanding of the particular needs and different cultures that come in and how to help them and how to deal uniquely with the specific concerns of each individual. What makes Southern Cross' international support with the specific concerns of each individual. What makes Southern Cross' international support unique is the amount of support we give to each individual student. We do focus very much on unique is the amount of support we give to each individual student. We do focus very much on individual support, which a lot of big public universities can't do. So we spend a lot of time with students that's one-to-one maybe it's a welfare concern or it's an academic concern. We get to know the students very well, and we get to know them throughout the life cycle. The access to the support service is exceptional. It's okay to ask for help when you need it.

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Access26: Making a world-class education even better value.  

At Southern Cross University, we are proud to be one of the world’s top-ranked young universities, recognised for our innovation, student success, and outstanding graduate outcomes*.

In 2026 annual international tuition fees for most courses** at Southern Cross University are set at an accessible $26,000, so our students receive the best return on investment while pursing genuine, high-quality education.

At Southern Cross University, we combine opportunity, value and excellence for an affordable, world-class education in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 

*Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, QILT 2024.
** Courses excluded: Master of Nursing (2026), Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (2026), Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (2026), Study Abroad, English Language Programs, Higher Degree Research courses, and non-award programs. 

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Local learning. Global recognition

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5-star student support and full-time employment, 2025 (Postgraduate)

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Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

Top 10 in Australia for salary and full-time employment, 2024

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Top 100 Young Universities (2024), Top 500 World Universities (2026)

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QS World Rankings

Top 10 public universities for salary and full-time employment, 2024

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Southern Cross accepts direct applications online and through an education agent, however this will be dependent on your home country.

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Beautiful lifestyle locations with Australia's best international student support

Southern Cross University is a world-ranked university that offers you a rich cultural experience and the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse, friendly and welcoming communities.

Our main campuses are located along Australia’s east coast, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, Lismore in the Northern Rivers and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. We have metro campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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Access26 FAQs

Access26 includes most courses delivered at Southern Cross University courses. It does not include the Master of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Study Abroad, English Language Programs, Higher Degree Research or Southern Cross University courses offered offshore (outside Australia).

Yes, this will apply to all international students, which includes student visa holders and non-student visa (NSV) holders.

All Southern Cross University and The Hotel School campuses are included in this initiative.

No additional forms are required. Students will be automatically offered the Access26 tuition fee.

International student tuition fees will be indexed for 2027 as per the standard procedure used by Southern Cross University.

International students studying less than 8 units a year (eg. received advanced standing) will be charged pro-rata (as it happens now). The indicative annual tuition fee quoted is based on the standard full time enrolment load of 8 units (96 credit points) per year, and pro-rated if the student studies fewer units in the year of enrolment.

The fee for one unit is $3,250 in 2026 and the total tuition fee will be calculated based on the number of units the student is enrolled in.

We have a variety of courses available that we welcome you to explore. Southern Cross Uni accepts direct applications online and through an education agent, however this will be dependent on your home country. Explore our list of education agents to understand who may be best to support your journey or contact our team on 1800 626 481 or via email at international@scu.edu.au

Am I a domestic or international student?

You are a domestic student if you are: an Australian or New Zealand citizen; an Australian permanent visa holder (including permanent humanitarian visa holders). Whether you live within or outside Australia, if you do not meet the above you are an international student. Depending on the course offered, international students may study offshore, online or in Australia on a student visa or other temporary Australian visas.

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