The Victorian International Education Awards 2026 were announced on 29 September  2026.

Proudly presented by Study Melbourne, these prestigious Victorian Government awards celebrate our most outstanding international students and recent graduates and recognise the impact and contribution of Victoria’s world-class international education sector.

The awards recognise Victoria’s most outstanding international students through the following award categories:

• International Student of the Year – Higher Education
• International Student of the Year – Research
• International Student of the Year – English Language
• International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• International Student of the Year – Regional
• International Student/Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year
• Emerging Leader – International Alumni Award
• Premier’s Award – International Student of the Year