Southern Cross University - Sydney Campus
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Southern Cross University is a world-ranked University, combining academic and research excellence with the intimacy and support that comes with being a leading institution in some of the most beautiful and community-led regions of Australia.
In recent years, Southern Cross has progressed up the QS Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings. These are the most recognised international indices and each has its own methodology. There are about 11,000 universities globally. In 2024, QS Rankings declared Southern Cross the Most Improved University in Oceania, having seen it rise more than 200 places in the previous five years.
“This university does remarkable work in education and research … the energy and the passion that I see continually inspires me.”
In its 2027 World University Rankings, QS ranked Southern Cross University at 634th in the world. High ranking subject areas for Southern Cross University include:
In the 2024, Times Higher Education ranked Southern Cross among the Top 100 Young Universities in the world under 50 years old and, in 2026, the top 500 universities globally. High ranking subject areas for Southern Cross University in 2026 include:
High-ranking subject areas for Southern Cross University in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects include:
In 2026, the Good Universities Guide rated Southern Cross University 5 stars in Business and Management for undergraduate Overall Educational Experience, Teaching Quality, Skills Development, and Student Support.
GUG also awarded five stars for postgraduate Full-Time Employment.
travel_explore Read from scu.edu.au on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.
