2025 Enrollment Cap: 1300(Of these, 1040 places will be given priority processing.Detailed News Statement)
Application Fee: 0 AUD/0 CNY
Average offer turnaround time for Southern Cross University; The Hotel School: 20 days.
Overview
Introduction
Southern Cross University (SCU) is an Australian public university, with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, and at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is ranked in the top 100 young universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
A school's risk rating is a key factor in determining the evidence required for a student's visa application, making it a crucial point of reference.
For example, if a school has a risk rating of Level 2, the applicant will face more restrictions than in the past and will be required to provide additional documentary evidence, such as proof of English language proficiency and financial capacity
Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship
Instructions Fee waivers of up to $8,000 per year are available for the duration of the course.
Students applying for the Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
1. Applying to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree starting in 2024 or 2025 at the Gold Coast, Lismore or Coffs Harbour campuses, or online for international students applying for a non-student visa. Please note that for international students, this scholarship is only available to students paying international fees and does not include courses offered online through SCU Ventures, the School of Hospitality or Keypath Education.
2. Sustained excellent academic performance that exceeds the University's minimum entry requirements. The Southern Cross University Admissions Team will assess the academic excellence of students applying to Southern Cross University
3. To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all requirements for all registered courses each semester. Students must meet course requirements.
4. Students must meet the attendance requirements and visa conditions of their course to receive the scholarship.
5. Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents are not eligible.
