Public university in Lismore, Australia

Southern Cross University Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

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
International tuitionA$26,000 per year
Application feeA$0
Living cost in Australia, per monthA$2,480

Under the Access26 initiative, most courses are charged a flat AUD 26,000 a year for a standard full-time load of 8 units (96 credit points) in 2026; part-time study is charged at AUD 3,250 per unit. The Master of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, study abroad, English language programs, higher degree research, non-award study and offshore courses are excluded from the flat fee. Fees will be indexed for 2027.

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/