Study at Southern Cross University, Australia

• Southern Cross University has been ranked in the top 100 young universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• Southern Cross University In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia report, Southern Cross achieved outstanding ratings of ‘at world standard’ or above in 23 research fields and has nine research centers.
• Southern Cross University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is rated 4 out of 5 stars by the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).
• Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities
• Southern Cross University is a signatory to the Athena Swan Charter and is among the 40 other institutions that are committed to the Athena Swan gender equity accreditation program.
• Southern Cross University is a vibrant Australian university with stunning campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.

Why Study in Australia?

• 15 Years Education Accepted: If you wish to study an MBA in Australia or an MS in Australia, you can directly apply after your Bachelors. You can immediately start your Masters level study in Australia in the same year that you finish your degree program in India since the Indian three years  of Bachelors is accepted by all Australian Universities
• Two Years Work Permit after course: The post-study work stream of this visa allows international students completing an Australian bachelor, masters or doctoral degree to remain in Australia to gain practical work experience after they graduate. Graduates of bachelor and masters by coursework degrees can apply for a two-year work visa at the completion of their degree; masters by research graduates are eligible for a three-year visa, and PhD graduates can apply for a four-year work visa in Australia.
• Education Quality: Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, 2000 which ensures that institutions who enroll international students are registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). This ensures that Institutions meet stringent standards for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) links 15 schools, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system which assures of a stellar education delivery system.
• Scenic & Friendly: The golden sands of the famed beaches along the Gold Coast, the Koala bears, the Aboriginal people as well as the classic Aussie drawl that gives Australia a distinct character of its own.
• English-speaking Country: Australia is an English speaking country and therefore, students will have no trouble in moving around and integrating themselves with the locals.
• Work and Study: With an Australian student visa, a student can work up to 40 hours a week in an occupation requiring basic skills like at grocery stores, gas stations etc.
• Companies in Australia: Australia has a booming economy, with tourism, hospitality, banking, healthcare, pharma, infrastructure, education, mining with the top 1000 companies in Australia accounting for over 28% of the trade like ANZ Banking, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Rio Tinto, NSW Health, NAB, Telstra among several others.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Australia’s per-capita GDP is greater than that of the UK, Canada, Germany and France in terms of parity in purchase power. Per Capita GDP (PPP) Australia is ranked 18th in the world (CIA World Factbook 2016). The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2019 Human Development Index and sixth in The Economist’s quality-of-life index.
• Permanent Residency: Australia offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country,especially if your occupation is on the National Occupation List (NOC)!

So all in all, TWO year Master’s (Coursework) + 2 Years Work Permit. Additionally, students who complete their Master’s study by research and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to apply for a three and four year post study work visa in Australia, respectively. Take this opportunity to settle down and Immigrate to  Australia – a country that offers you among the best work/life balance and brilliant medical facilities, opera, theater, beaches, wildlife safaris and much much more!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Australia, check out our Why Study in Australia page

Entry Requirements to Study at Southern Cross University, Australia

General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)

Postgraduate Courses: At least 55 % in Bachelors or CGPA of 5.5 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in the writing module and 5.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60 % Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 65 %. IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in the writing module and 5.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

SCU MBA: Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale (which does not include summer placements, part-time or temporary work experience). IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in the writing module and 6.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Southern Cross University Scholarships

SCU offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the SCU scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the SCU scholarship application process at no cost

Several of the University and Australian Government scholarships for Indian students:

SCU International Woman in STEM Scholarship – Offered by Southern Cross University, this scholarship offers a sum of $5000 as a tuition reduction to attract new female international students wanting to study a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree from the School of Environment, Science and Engineering or School of Health and Human Sciences at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses at Southern Cross University.

SCU Business and Information Technology Honours Scholarship – This scholarship offers tuition assistance of $5000 for high academic achievers who are studying either the Bachelors of Business with Honors or the Bachelors of Information Technology with Honors full time in the School of Business and Tourism.

Ph.D Scholarship in Horticultural Crop Production: This scholarship offers assistance of $30,000 per annum to international students who are applying for a Ph.D study in the discipline.

Vice Chancellor’s International Diversification Scholarship Application: The university offers a sum of $5000 as a one-off payment made in the second session of full time study for any student taking up undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus.

Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship: The university offers a sum of $5000 as tuition reduction payable in the second session of full time study for any taking up undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus.

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): for bachelors, masters and doctoral courses (Comprehensive scholarship covering medical, airfare, tuition etc.): Masters-level scholarships will be offered to exceptional Indian graduate students from high-performing institutions to study at one of Australia’s world-class universities. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Australian Government. With the AAS, your entire cost of study will be offset.

International PG Research Scholarship Award: Aimed at enabling excellent scholastic international students to study in Australia for the Master’s degree, the benefit of this scholarship is extensive and is offered on yearly basis.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF): Specifically aimed at mutual sectors of cooperation agreed upon by Australia and India in the fields of nanotechnology, agriculture, ICT, Marine Sciences etc., the scholarship enables Indian researchers to spend time at Australian institutions. The fellowships help to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation collaboration and are generally term based scholarships covering all costs of the study, including return airfare, medical, tuition, stipend etc.

Southern Cross University, Australia Deadline for Applications:

The application deadline for admissions to Southern Cross University would be March, July and November for each of the three sessions respectively. ILW India advises students to begin applying at least six months in advance, to allow for the university to assess and complete the paperwork.

Masters level courses at SCU especially Science and Technology, Business, Nanotechnology etc are in demand and we suggest you apply at the earliest for these courses. We, at ILW India, suggest that if you would like to apply to Southern Cross University, do speak with us for further details on how you can apply and gain admission to Southern Cross University.

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If you would like to know your prospects as an international student in Australia (with scholarship, profile assessment, financial requirements etc.), go ahead and arrange a free consultation with ILW Overseas Education Consultants now. Our Study in Australia counselors and experts can help you successfully apply to the Australian universities and colleges of YOUR CHOICE.

ILW India’s decade long experience in the field of Overseas Education is the result of the trust and confidence of thousands of students who have successfully gained scholarships and even, tuition waivers for their study abroad in Australia, USA, Canada and several other countries across the globe. We offer end to end process delivery, right from aptitude testing, career guidance to university selection, visa processing and beyond.