Southern Cross University is passionately devoted to changing lives through innovative education and impactful research, making a tangible difference. Our revolutionary Southern Cross Model places a strong emphasis on immersive learning, covering a diverse academic spectrum that includes business, creative arts, education, engineering, health, humanities, Indigenous knowledge, information technology, law, science, social work, and tourism.

As a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, we take pride in our position among the top 200 young universities worldwide, as recognized by the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022. Established in 1994, our university is set amidst stunning natural landscapes, featuring main campuses in the Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, and Coffs Harbour, along with the prestigious National Marine Science Centre in Charlesworth Bay.

We extend our global impact through strategic partnerships, such as those with Mulpha Australia, providing distinctive study opportunities at The Hotel School in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Our commitment to diverse educational pathways is further emphasized through branch campuses established in collaboration with EduCo in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, as well as the Coomera Creative Campus in partnership with TAFE Queensland.

With a network of over 75,000 alumni making a difference in more than 100 locations worldwide, Southern Cross University’s influence reaches beyond our campuses. Pioneering initiatives, including the introduction of Australia’s first tourism degree and the establishment of a Naturopathy Clinic on campus, highlight our innovative spirit. Our ongoing world-leading research in areas such as coral reproduction, biogeochemistry, and regenerative agriculture not only shapes local communities but resonates globally, affirming our role in Shaping the Future.