Institution name

Southern Cross University

Institution type

University

CRICOS provider code

01241G (NSW); 02621K (WA); 03135E (QLD)

Contact address for international enquiries

Lismore Campus
Military Road East Lismore
LISMORE 2480

Telephone

+61(0) 2 6620 3876

EFL telephone number

+61(0) 2 6620 3429

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

Southern Cross University

Address

Lismore Campus
Military Road East Lismore
LISMORE
New South Wales
2480

Venue description

This campus is within striking distance of Byron Bay and less than three hours drive to Brisbane, in the vibrant Northern Rivers region of NSW. Lismore is proud to be a university city, and students enjoy a relaxed yet cosmopolitan environment in which to pursue their studies. The campus precinct is set on 75 hectares of lush grounds. Goodman Plaza is the heart of student life on campus and home to the Student Services complex. Specialist facilities on campus include the Moot Court and Law library; nursing and tactile therapy laboratories; sport and exercise science facilities including a biomechanics laboratory and the natural and complementary medicine clinic and medicinal plant herbarium. Studios for painting, printmaking, 3D and digital art and design, and a specialised music building with acoustic and recording facilities contribute to an atmosphere of creativity on campus.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 2 6620 3000

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

This University has accommodation for 500 students in Lismore and is expanding its accommodation facilities in response to increasing demand. The accommodation provided is self-contained with two to six bedroom houses or units within modern complexes in leafy settings. The residences are all within walking distance of the campus. Students have a single bedroom and share kitchen, living and bathroom facilities with small groups of other students. All units are self-catering with students being responsible for food, cooking and cleaning. Student residences are educationally oriented and provide excellent opportunities for academic and personal growth of students. All residences are fully supervised by residential staff and are provided with well-equipped study centres. A range of recreational facilities is also provided to residents as are regularly organised social, cultural and sporting events. The University offers a comprehensive off-campus accommodation service for students wishing to live off-campus. The cost of off-campus accommodation is slightly more expensive than on-campus but allows students more privacy.

Venue / office name

Coffs Harbour Campus

Address

Hogbin Drive
COFFS HARBOUR
New South Wales
2450

Venue description

This campus offers a friendly learning environment and contemporary teaching facilities including a purpose-built nursing laboratory, complete with simulated wards. The campus offers undergraduate and post-graduate courses in: arts, psychology, social science, business studies, hotel and resort management, information technology, early childhood education, primary education, secondary education, nursing, a graduate program in community development and emergency management. Southern Cross University also offers world-class marine science teaching and research facilities at the National Marine Science Centre, located in walking distance to Charlesworth Bay and adjacent to the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 2 6659 3777

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

On campus accommodation is managed by campus living villages.