Melbourne is among the two fastest-growing Australian capital cities, with a thriving economy

Source: Centre for Population

Victoria is Australia’s Hub for Cyber Security, Digital Games, FinTech and AgTech

Source: Invest Victoria

Victoria represents 47% of $1B+ Australian unicorns

Source: LaunchVic

Victoria’s startup ecosystem grew from $5B in 2016 to $132B in 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing globally

Source: LaunchVic

Victoria offers unique advantages that sets it apart from other parts of Australia. Here, you'll find a diverse economy ready for investment, job creation, and export opportunities. Victoria is at the forefront of innovation, particularly in sectors like technology, healthcare, and education, which creates a dynamic environment for start-ups and established businesses.

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Victoria's thriving economy

Victoria is a key contributor to Australia's status as the 18th largest economy in the world. The Victorian economy is larger than Singapore, New Zealand and Ireland. World leading companies such as Rio Tinto, Synnex, Eventbrite, Alibaba, Mitsubishi, UNIQLO, Medibank, Mission Foods, and many more are headquartered in Victoria.

Many industries thrive in Victoria including ICT, medical technologies, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, health and aged care, agriculture and food processing, clean technology, professional and financial services, transport, defence and construction technology.

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Work for some of the world’s largest brands and companies

As you embark on your journey in Victoria, you'll have access to programs that align with the evolving job market, ensuring you're well-prepared for your career.

There are so many international companies that call Melbourne home. Melbourne has become the regional headquarters for Alibaba, BHP, Cisco, General Motors, Square, Salesforce, Siemens, and unicorns Airwallex, Judo Bank, AfterPay and Zeller.

As an international student in Melbourne, one of the biggest benefits is the job opportunities available during and after your studies and the professional networks you can build within some of the biggest global businesses. Melbourne is home to a range of popular graduate programs and entry-level jobs, allowing you to kickstart your career in almost any industry.

If you choose to study and build your future in Victoria, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute actively and take advantage of the state’s strong growth and focus on research, innovation and the economy.

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