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Presented by Study Melbourne, these prestigious Victorian Government awards celebrate our most outstanding international students, recent graduates and industry champions.

These awards recognise the impact and contribution of Victoria’s world-class international education sector.

Applications for the Victorian International Education Awards 2025 closed on 12 September 2025.

Winners will be announced at the official Victorian International Education Awards ceremony in late 2025.

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 Training
  • International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training
  • 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.

Industry award categories recognise the achievements of Victoria’s most outstanding international education providers and industry organisations through the following award categories:

  • Excellence in International Student Experience
  • Excellence in International Student Employability and Career Development
  • Excellence in Transnational Education and International Partnerships
  • International Student Employer of the Year
  • Excellence in International Student Accommodation
  • Premier’s Award – International Education Provider of the Year.

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