Southern Cross University
Overview:
The university has maintained its reputation since its inception with the motive of serving and engaging communities to create positive change. The university offers flexible degrees from business degrees that examine ecological tourism to marine science that is helping to regenerate the reef and engineering to make our urban environments smarter and more sustainable.
Southern Cross University delivers a rich academic portfolio covering a wide range of disciplines. It has been equipped with nine research centers contributing to global research output that has worldwide relevance in various field such as marine ecology, organic agriculture, plant and geoscience, adolescent development.
In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia report, Southern Cross achieved outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields. In 14 research fields, the University was evaluated at the highest possible classification of 'well above world standard. This was achieved in the fields of Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Oceanography, Environmental Science and Management, Ecology, Zoology, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Crop and Pasture Production, Fisheries Sciences, Forestry Sciences, Nursing, Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
HS Consultants:
HS Consultants (PVT) LTD is a renowned study abroad consultants and best education provider based in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan. It has its premier partner known as the Southern Cross University working under the partnership of EduCo Global.
The consultancy offers its expert counseling, providing assistance in securing university admissions overseas and successful granting of student visa.
HS Consultants is working closely with the Southern Cross University for getting admission for the Pakistani aspirants and it has successfully assisted in getting the accredited degrees from this center of advanced learning.
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Trending:
- A Southern Cross-partnered sports program has been selected for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021.
- The only university which offers where its graduates can qualify to teach in both NSW and Queensland.
- Students studying at the regional campuses in Lismore or Coffs harbor so students can avail of the benefits of the most picturesque and affordable university towns in the country. Students will also be eligible for a scholarship worth up to $60,000 over 4 years under Destination Australia Scholarships.
Campus Tour:
The campuses are located in southeast Queensland adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport, in New South Wales at Lismore and in Coffs Harbor. Branch campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth and the University operates The Hotel School Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in partnership with Mulpha Australia.
Coff Harbor campus has 30 acres of rolling hills and bushland in its vicinity with the close proximity to beaches and the city center. The University is co-located with North Coast TAFE (a technical and further education facility) a senior high school, the Coffs Harbor Innovation Hub and the National Marine Science center. It has more than 1,200 Southern Cross students.
The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth-largest city with breath taking beaches, tropical rainforest hinterland, bush walks, parklands, markets, and entertainment. Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400m from North Kirra Beach and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Southern Cross University's Lismore campus occupies 75 hectares of lush sub-tropical grounds including landscaped gardens and rainforest walkways that are home to a variety of native wildlife.
Student Support
Academic Support to student begins where learning Advisers run free workshops throughout the year, from how to improve your academic writing and referencing skills, to the all-important exam preparation.
Student Mentors provide support to students who need assistance and the Student Representative Council is a leadership body of elected students who represent and advocate for all international students.
Careers Counselors run excellent workshops too, preparing students for the demands of the Australian workplace by offering workshops and Student Welfare Counselors meet with students and run free workshops on a diverse range of topics.
Scholarships and Discounts
Academic Scholarship is offered up to 15% off at tuition fees depending on student GPA.
Ranking
- Southern Cross has been ranked in the world's Top 150 universities under the age of 50 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- 34th in Australia by the Center for World University ranking.
- 101-150th according to World University Rankings 2019
- 601-800th in the World Ranking by Times Higher Education
Future Prospectus
The university provides a wide range of services to its prospective students to help them to step in the real practical world.
- Personalized careers consultations
- Career planning strategies and resources
- Resume, job application, and interview resources
- Bright Futures student-alumni mentoring program (matches students with an industry mentor)
- Career development guest lectures and workshops