Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is ranked in the top 100 young universities globally (THE 2024) and is one of Australia’s most innovative universities. Our identity—the Southern Cross constellation—symbolises a guiding light for the curious and shines through everything we do. Unbounded by convention, we’ve forged our own path to excellence through academic rigor and a commitment to shape the future. Your tomorrow is our purpose.

With a vibrant community of over 80,000 graduates and world-class research, we tackle both local and global challenges with new and exciting solutions. Our programs immerse students in cutting-edge practice, whether reimagining the way sustainability is taught in schools, shaping regenerative agriculture practices for more resilient farms, or developing the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals. Over 90% of our graduates secure employment within four months and they earn above the national median graduate salary (QILT 2019-2022). 

We are dedicated to advancing research with real-world impact. Our research has significantly contributed to an International Charter for ethical research involving children. We have identified new high-value coffee and black rice crops to support diversity and economic certainty in feeding growing populations. We are reducing the carbon footprint of cannabis, the most carbon-intensive medical product on the planet. We are incorporating traditional knowledge sources into pre-clinical research, unearthing novel treatments that are safer and more readily available. We are developing scalable models for true circular economies in manufacturing, agriculture and food production.

We help today’s visionaries become tomorrow’s leaders. Join us in transforming tomorrow.