Public university in Lismore, Australia

Southern Cross University Admission Requirements 2027

Southern Cross University, based in Lismore with additional campuses at Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour, set a flat AUD 26,000 annual international tuition fee for most courses in 2026 under its Access26 initiative, and charges no application fee.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Not listed
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Tuition
A$26,000
per year
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 60, PTE 50, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
None

Requirements

Bachelor

  • Academic qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or the specific course's stated entry standard
  • English language proficiency at IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent (TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50); significantly higher for Nursing, Education, Speech Pathology and other clinical or accredited programs

Documents

Academic transcripts and certificates, evidence of English language proficiency, and identity documents.

How to apply

  1. Check the course's entry requirements, including its English language requirement.
  2. Prepare transcripts and English test evidence.
  3. Apply online or through an education agent; there is no application fee.
  4. Receive and accept the offer.
  5. Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover and apply for the student visa.

English test waiver

Nursing, Education, Speech Pathology and other clinical or accredited programs require higher scores, up to IELTS 8.0 with no band below 8.0 for Speech Pathology, than the general undergraduate minimum.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.scu.edu.au/study/international-study/access26/
  2. https://www.scu.edu.au/study/international-study/how-to-apply-international-future-students/key-application-dates/
  3. https://www.scu.edu.au/study/international-study/how-to-apply-international-future-students/english-language-requirements/