Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne.

The University also operates The Hotel School Sydney and The Hotel School Melbourne in partnership with Mulpha Australia.

We welcome students from more than 60 countries throughout the world and offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in an inspiring and supportive learning environment. The University has a strong student focus and takes pride in the quality of its lecturers, many of whom are recognised as leaders in their fields.

Our degrees are offered across a broad range of disciplines, and are designed in consultation with industry. Many involve work placements and internships and other forms of hands-on learning to produce work-ready graduates. Research is undertaken in areas that are regionally relevant and globally significant, in disciplines as diverse as geoscience, plant genetics, cetacean research, health and wellbeing and tourism.

Southern Cross University offers services to help you find private rental off-campus or accommodation at one of our on-campus residential colleges.

On-campus accommodation — SCU Village

A range of on-campus accommodation options are available at four residential colleges across the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses. Apartments are modern and fully furnished, with their own kitchen, lounge, dining area and bathroom. 
SCU Village Coffs Harbour

SCU Village is managed by Campus Living Villages in partnership with SCU. From movie nights and themed parties to study groups and cooking classes, life on-campus offers everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

Off-campus accommodation listings — UniStays

While living on-campus is one way to experience university, many students prefer to find their own accommodation to live a more independent lifestyle. UniStays is a free service that helps you find off-campus long and short-term accommodation options, such as share-houses, apartments and granny flats.

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, which are Lismore campus, Coffs Harbour campus, Gold Coast campus, Sydney and Melbourne branch campuses.

Sydney and Melbourne branch campuses: Southern Cross University's two new branch campuses Sydney and Melbourne are both conveniently located in the central business districts. Studying at SCU Sydney or Melbourne gives international students the opportunity to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in two of the world's most liveable cities.