Southern Cross University
In Lismore, New South Wales. Established 1994. All campuses are classified regional.
What you need to get in
Minimum IELTS overall
6.0
Undergraduate. 6.5 for postgraduate.
Minimum PTE Academic
50
Undergraduate. 58 for postgraduate.
Yearly fees
A$27k to 36k
A year, for international students
Many courses ask for more than this. Nursing, teaching and law often want half a band to a full band higher, and some set a minimum for each skill. These figures are a guide, checked in August 2026, so read the English requirement on your own course page too.
To see where your English sits today, take a free PTE practice test or IELTS practice test.
About SCU
Sector
Public
Campuses
Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour
Known for
Marine science, Tourism, Health, Business
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