Bold, progressive and just 23 years of age – Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
This stellar performance sees Southern Cross ranking within the top 150 universities in the global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and the QS World Rankings.
We are one of the leading destinations for students seeking a high-quality education at an Australian university.

Our contemporary campuses, with purpose-built world-class facilities, are located on the east coast of Australia, at the Gold Coast in Queensland, and in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
The campuses provide a safe, caring, inclusive and friendly environment that seeks to embrace students with a sense of belonging and community.
The high-quality study experience at Southern Cross is distinctly personalised. Here, you will be well supported in your studies by dedicated staff, many of whom are world leaders in their field.
Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global and national significance.

We look forward to welcoming you into our bold and progressive new-generation Southern Cross learning community.