Southern Cross University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is a potent symbol in Australia’s history and also forms part of the Australian national flag.The University recognizes that Study Abroad students want to experience as much of the lifestyle, culture and environment of Australia as possible during their time at the University. To facilitate this, a number of excursions and activities are arranged throughout each semester to the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, local national parks and other well known areas.The University is a popular destination for students who are seeking a non-city experience, the opportunity to discover the true culture, environment and hospitality of Australia. It offers subjects in areas typically of interest to study abroad students, and is situated in one of Australia's most beautiful locations.Areas of study:

• Architecture, Landscape and Planning
• Arts, Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences
• Business and Management
• Communication, Advertising and Journalism
• Education and Teaching
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Health Professions
• Information Technology and Computer Science
• Law and Criminal Justice
• Music, Dance and Performing Arts
• Psychology and Social Work
• Sciences
• Visual Arts

What's included:

• Tuition
• Room/Board
• Books/Supplies
• Travel
• Miscellaneous