Southern Cross University (SCU)

Australian Rank

751 - 800

QS Rank

576

THE Rank

Webometrics WR

Multi Campus

Location

Southern Cross University (SCU), located in northern New South Wales and on the Gold Coast in Queensland, is renowned for its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Ranked among the top 100 young universities globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, SCU blends regional roots with global impact. The university’s focus on high-quality education and research has fostered successful careers for its 66,000 alumni worldwide.

Academic Structure Southern Cross University is organized into four faculties:

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts: Provides diverse programs in business, law, and creative arts.
Faculty of Science and Engineering: Focuses on scientific and engineering disciplines with strong research components.
Faculty of Health: Offers programs in health sciences, including nursing and complementary medicine.
Faculty of Education: Prepares future educators with innovative teaching methods and practices.

Research Excellence SCU excels in research, with recent ratings highlighting:

Outstanding Ratings: Achieved ‘at world standard’ or above in 23 research fields.
Top Ratings: Received ‘well above world standard’ in 14 fields including Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Key Research Areas: Includes Geochemistry, Ecology, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, and Civil Engineering.

Southern Cross University (SCU) Popular Courses

Earth Sciences: Including Oceanography and Environmental Science.
Engineering: Focused on Civil, Resources, and Extractive Metallurgy.
Health Sciences: Covering Nursing and Complementary Medicine.
Business and Law: Offering innovative programs in management and legal studies.
Tourism Management: Through The Hotel School, renowned for its practical approach.