Southern Cross University

Overview

Southern Cross University is a globally ranked institution renowned for its innovation and forward-thinking approach. Inspired by the Southern Cross constellation, it represents a beacon for curious minds and independent thought. Rather than following conventional paths, we have crafted a unique path of academic excellence, committed to shaping the future.

With over 80,000 alumni and a strong focus on world-leading research, Southern Cross University creates groundbreaking solutions to both local and global challenges. Our programs engage students with advanced practices, such as exploring ways to grow high-value crops like black rice to address global food security, creating educational platforms that link climate action with children's learning, and pioneering innovations like cloud brightening technology to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Our commitment to research with real-world impact is evident in initiatives like developing models for circular economies in manufacturing and agriculture, deepening global knowledge of the carbon cycle, and integrating Indigenous knowledge into our health, education, and environmental courses.