Victoria continues to deliver innovation in program delivery, offering transformative experiences that are responsive to student aspirations, preferences and needs wherever they are located and however they choose to study with us. Study Melbourne student programs and services support increased diversity, inclusion, equitable access and student empowerment, providing graduates with the skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

• Program Satisfaction: Annual proportion of international students who are satisfied with Study Melbourne programs
• Student Living Experience: Annual proportion of Victorian international students who are satisfied with living in Australia

Victoria’s strong global education offering and connections drive sustainable sector growth through student mobility, international partnerships and innovative transnational and digital education models and modes of delivery. The sector’s exposure to volatility is mitigated through support for improved access to emerging and growth opportunities, while consolidating the state’s linkages with its longstanding partners

• International Student Commencements: Annual growth of Victorian international student commencements from Victoria’s partner countries for education engagement
• Partnership Outcomes: Annual export outcomes facilitated by the Victorian Government’s Global Education Network
• Transnational Education Reach: Annual growth to international students studying Victorian education programs offshore*

*  This measure includes international students studying with a Victorian higher education provider offshore and international students studying VCE Offshore.

Victoria continues to strengthen its reputation as a high-quality education, training and research destination, with the state leading education innovation and capacity building in the Asia Pacific region. Education excellence extends beyond the classroom, with outstanding student experiences, welfare and wellbeing support, and strong graduate outcomes. The state’s focus on industry collaboration and innovation ensures that its international education sector remains adaptable, future-ready and globally competitive.

• Graduate Employability: Annual proportion of Victorian international students employed after graduation
• International Student Enrolments: Annual growth in Victoria’s proportion of international student enrolments with Australian providers.

• Actions:
  • Provide accessible support services through the Study Melbourne Hub Victoria
  • Provide free and confidential legal support for employment and accommodation matters
  • Support inclusive industry and student led projects
  • Improve affordability and access through the International Student Travel Pass
  • Foster school-sector student support and voice

• Actions:
  • Deliver student programs that foster employability and entrepreneurship
  • Elevate leadership capability and talent through Study Melbourne Ambassadors
  • Promote post-study pathways
  • Strengthen alumni engagement

• Actions:
  • Promote the Study Melbourne brand
  • Grow the Study Melbourne digital ecosystem
  • Showcase regional Victoria
  • Celebrate excellence through Victoria's International Education Awards

• Actions:
  • Champion Victoria offshore through the Global Education Network
  • Support the expansion of transnational education delivery and partnerships
  • Promote digital learning and education innovation

• Actions:
  • Drive industry engagement
  • Embed meaningful student engagement
  • Lead regular forums to improve student experience
  • Collaborate with the City of Melbourne
  • Advocate on behalf of the sector and students to the Australian Government

Victoria is an open, welcoming and globally connected economy and society that recognises the value of global education relationships, international business connectivity and people-to-people links.

Victoria invests in and embraces innovation to enhance global competitiveness, responding to shifting student preferences and demand for flexibility. Transnational education and flexible delivery models, including digital learning, are expanding access, ensuring Victoria remains a leader in global education in an interconnected world.

Victoria will strengthen existing global education partnerships while exploring emerging opportunities, creating a balanced foundation for sustainable growth. Victoria will focus on diversification and fostering industry collaboration and innovation. Enhancing student support, creating avenues for policy advocacy, and building long-term global partnerships will ensure the sector remains adaptable, resilient and competitive in a dynamic global market.