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Student stories

Did you know NSW is home to 220,000 international students? Each of our students have unique stories, passions and dreams. Read about their experiences learning, working and exploring Sydney and NSW.

Students in Spice Alley

Meet our international students

Allison

Meet Allison from China How I found the perfect study life balance in Newcastle

Kok Fang (Zach) Zhuo

Meet Zach from Malaysia Getting a world-class education in an iconic location
Irfan Bin Yusuf

Meet Irfan from Bangladesh How NSW can help you find your future

William

Meet William from Vietnam Sydney: a study destination with something for everyone
Francis Leomar Gonzalez Gomez

Meet Francis from Venezuela Sydney is the gateway to your future career

Adiba Zarin

Meet Adiba from Bangladesh Connect with international students in Sydney
Ricardo Augusto Stachevski

Meet Ricardo from Brazil How I’m taking my career to the next level in NSW

Annyelle Stachevski

Meet Annyelle from Brazil Discover world-class attractions in Sydney

Jennifer Budimulia

Meet Jennifer from Indonesia Learning why mental health matters

Ratih Arruum Listiyandini

Meet Ratih from Indonesia Sydney: where your dream career can come true
Kaelab Kyaw

Meet Kaelab from Myanmar Discover NSW: the ultimate study destination

Naubin Gautam

Meet Nabin from Nepal How I found my home away from home
Jennie Siow

Meet Jennie from Malaysia Finding my dream career in NSW
Arum Jeon

Meet Arum from China NSW: the perfect place to chase your musical passion
Celine Araullo Lim

Meet Celine from Philippines NSW: home of diverse and welcoming communities
Zeenia Saiyadain

Meet Zeenia from India How I landed my ideal job before I graduated
Shivtej Gasti

Meet Shivtej from India Why NSW has a world-class reputation for higher education
Chatarina2

Meet Chatarina from Indonesia Regional NSW's multicultural education
Rebecca Baumann

Meet Rebecca from Austria NSW's ideal study lifestyle
Maitry Bhatt

Meet Maitry from India How I balanced study with lifestyle in Sydney
Arslan Kiyani v2

Meet Arslan from Pakistan NSW’s world-class education offering
Shivwani Anand

Meet Shivwani from Pakistan NSW: a study destination with infinite possibilities
Arvind Sharma

Meet Arvind from India Wollongong: a welcoming and multicultural city
Odbayar Bold

Meet Odbayar from Mongolia Getting a competitive education in Sydney
Anmol Panjwani 1

Meet Anmol from India Sydney: world class universities with a focus on practical learning
Genny Liu 1

Meet Genny from China NSW offers academic excellence and a global network of alumni
Joyanne Coca 1

Meet Joyanne from the Philippines NSW: preparing students for real world experience
Kang Liu 1

Meet Kang from China How I connected with diverse communities in Sydney
Louis Notopradono 1

Meet Louis from Indonesia NSW: studying in a new world that's close to home
Deshao Liu 1

Meet Deshao from China Building my global career in NSW