About the university
Southern Cross Institute (SCI) is a private higher education provider in Parramatta, western Sydney, registered with TEQSA and on CRICOS for international students. The TEQSA register lists five accredited courses: the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), Graduate Diploma of Social Work, Master of Information and Communications Technology, Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology and Bachelor of Business.
Indian students look at SCI mainly for its social work and ICT postgraduate courses. SCI's website did not show course pages or international tuition fees we could read, so we list no course fees here; ask SCI for its current international fee schedule and entry requirements before you apply. It is not ranked in world university tables.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education (TEQSA registered; renewal due June 2027)
- CRICOS
- 04078A
- Campuses
- Parramatta, western Sydney: Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street and Level 6, 31-39 Macquarie Street
- Subjects
- Social work, information and communications technology, and business
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Southern Cross Institute doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Business: SCI does not publish its entry requirements on pages we could read. Ask SCI how it assesses Class 12 results.
Postgraduate
- Master's and graduate diploma courses normally need a bachelor's degree; check the exact requirement for each course with SCI.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 and degree marksheets, transcripts and certificates
- English test result
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS / PTE / TOEFL | Scores were not shown on the SCI pages we could read. Social work courses often need higher scores, so confirm them with SCI. |
Accommodation and living costs
SCI does not publish accommodation options or costs on the pages we checked. Budget for private rent in Parramatta or wider Sydney.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
SCI teaches from two sites in the Parramatta city centre in western Sydney.
- Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 (head office on the TEQSA register).
- Level 6, 31-39 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.
Careers and graduate outcomes
SCI's courses lead towards social work, ICT and business roles. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for work and post-study work rules.
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Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
Does SCI take international students?
SCI is registered on CRICOS (provider code 04078A), which lets it enrol student-visa holders, and it appears on the Australian Government's Study Australia site.
What does SCI cost?
Its website did not show international fees when we checked. Ask SCI for its current fee schedule before you apply.
What can I study at SCI?
The TEQSA register lists a Master of Social Work (Qualifying), a Graduate Diploma of Social Work, a Master and Graduate Diploma of ICT, and a Bachelor of Business.
Sources
- SCI: home page (opens in a new tab)
- TEQSA National Register: Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
- Study Australia: Southern Cross Institute (SCI) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: sci.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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