Undergraduate admission requirements
To satisfy admission requirements of entry to undergraduate courses, students must:
have completed an appropriate educational qualification deemed at least equivalent to matriculation in Australia (examples listed below); and
have met the University's English language requirement.

Australian Matriculation Min. Score
New South Wales Higher School Certificate 65
Victorian Certificate of Education 65
Western Australian Tertiary Entrance Examination
65
South Australian Certificate of Education 65
Queensland Senior 15
Australian Capital Territory Higher School Certificate 65
Tasmanian Certificate of Education 65

Examples of international entry requirements
Country Overseas matriculation Minimum score
Canada Provincial High School Diplomas 65% Average
China National University Entrance Exams 70%
High School Graduation Diploma 85%
Denmark Danish Studenterexamen or equivalent 6.0 Average
Finland Finnish Matriculation Certificate 3.0 Average
Finnish Leaving Certificate 6.0 Average
France French Baccalaureate 10
Germany German Abitur 3.5
Hong Kong A Levels 6.0
Iceland Iceland Studentsprof 5.0
India AISSC
ISC of the CISCE
State Board Exams 70%
70%
77%
Indonesia SMA 111 7.0
International Baccalaureate 24pts
Ireland Leaving Certificate or equivalent 6pts
Israel Teudat Bagrut 7.0
Italy Diploma di Maturita 70%
Japan Upper Secondary High School Diploma 90%
Korea (South) Senior High School Diploma 3.0 (B Average)
Malaysia STPM
Chinese Unified Exam 6.0
A2 Average
Netherlands Dutch Diploma of Pre-University Education 6.0 Average
New Zealand Universities Bursary Exam 250 (5 subjects)
Norway Completion of Upper Secondary Exams 3.0
PNG High School Certificate 4 "B" grade passes
South Africa JMB Marticulation Certificate 20 pts
Sri Lanka A Levels 7.0
Sweden Secondary School Leaving Certificate VG/G Average
Switzerland Federal Maturity Certificate 60%
Canton Maturity Certificate
4.0 Average
Taiwan Senior High School Diploma 90%
Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education (M6) 70% Average
United Kingdom A Levels 6.0
USA SAT 1000

Please note: these scores should be used as a guide only. In addition, some courses require higher scores than those listed. The University reserves the right to alter them without notice.

Other matriculation programs may be acceptable and students are advised to contact the University's overseas representatives or the International Office directly for further information.

Where a student's qualification is not acceptable they may choose to complete a Foundation Program, Diploma Program, or Matriculation Program in Australia. Further information about these is available from the University or its representatives. Alternatively, one year of study at university in your home country may meet the University's entry requirement.

Postgraduate admission requirements

Coursework Masters
Students are required to have a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Australia.
In many courses (eg MBA), 1-2 years of relevant work experience is also required.
Students without a degree but with substantial relevant work experience may be admitted to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma.
All students whose first language is not English must also meet the University's English Language requirement

Coursework Doctorates
Students are required to have completed a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian Masters level degree.
In some courses, 3-5 years of relevant work experience is also required.
All students whose first language is not English must also meet the University's English Language requirement.

Research Degrees
Students must have completed a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian Honours 2A degree.
Alternatively students must have completed a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian Masters degree including at least 50% research.
Students must also demonstrate the capacity to undertake research. This can be demonstrated through their studies or work experience.
All students whose first language is not English must also meet the University's English Language requirement.

English entry requirements
Students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Please refer to the table below for acceptable entry requirements.

Please note: for students from many countries, an IELTS test result is a prerequisite for obtaining a student visa. You should check whether this is the case for you before choosing which English language test you will take. You are advised to check this with the Australian Government representative in your home country.

Post-Secondary Qualifications
The University welcomes applications from students with post-secondary qualifications, such as Diplomas from Polytechnics, Associate Diplomas from Technical and Further Education institutions, or similar qualifications.

In these instances, students may be eligible for 'advanced standing' at Southern Cross University. Students should indicate on the application form if they wish to apply for advanced standing and provide detailed information to the University about their previous studies.