Meet the student winners from the 2025 Victorian International Education Awards, honoured for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Victorian community.

Finalists: International Student of the Year – Higher Education

• Dominique Villafuerte, Deakin University
• Purvang Dave, RMIT University

Finalists: International Student of the Year – Research

• Miguel Berrocal-Rubio, The University of Melbourne
• Zhengyu Yang, Monash University

Finalists: International Student of the Year – English Language Training

• Hamad Al Ali, La Trobe College Australia
• Lorena Maya, Monash University English Language Centre

Finalists: International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training

• Heidy Wandurraga Salamanca, Greystone College
• Jeric Medina, Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

Finalists: International Student of the Year – Regional

• DJ Neupane, Deakin University
• Jackie Deng, Deakin University

Finalists: International Student/Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year

• Alan Wei, Deakin University
• Animesh Ghimiray, The University of Melbourne

Finalists: Emerging Leader – International Alumni Award

• Abi Guiyab, The University of Melbourne
• Tepy Hoeung, Australian Catholic University