Study NSW

Starting your studies in Sydney? We’d love to welcome you!
Join the upcoming Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students — a vibrant annual event that attracts around 800 students who are new to Sydney.

This is your chance to:

✨ Meet new friends
✨ Connect with universities, colleges & support services
✨ Learn about opportunities and resources to help you settle in
✨ Be welcomed personally by Lord Mayor Clover Moore AO

Whether you're looking to build community or find helpful services, this event is designed to support you as you begin your new chapter in Sydney.

Register today!

Lord Mayor's Welcome for International Students 2026 | City of Sydney - What’s On Make new friends and celebrate the start of your journey at this free event

As we approach the end of the year and begin the countdown to 2026, the Study NSW team has been reflecting on all the great achievements from 2025.

We’ve welcomed over 12,000 international students at the Sydney Airport Welcome Desk, celebrated volunteers with 30+ hours of service at the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, launched a new accommodation quiz to match students to their ideal accommodation type, and supported the Lord Mayor’s Welcome events in Sydney and Newcastle to welcome international students to NSW.

With over 300,000 international students in NSW, we’re proud to support you on your study journey towards your future global career.

From all of us in the Study NSW team, we wish you a relaxing break and holiday season filled with warmth and happiness. We encourage you to take this time to explore NSW and celebrate with your loved ones.

The Study NSW team will be offline during the holidays, returning 12 January. If you have any questions in the meantime, our website has plenty of resources to assist https://www.study.nsw.gov.au/

The tragic events of Bondi are having a profound and far-reaching impact on our community.

NSW Health, alongside other agencies, is providing mental health support to anyone impacted by the Bondi Beach attack.

- The Mental Health Line (24/7): 1800 011 511
- Lifeline (24/7): 13 11 14
- Kids helpline (24/7): 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue (24/7): 1300 22 46 36
- Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm): 1800 648 911.

More info at www.nsw.gov.au/bondibeachattack

We’re still celebrating last night’s NSW International Education Awards at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney! 🌟

It was an honour to recognise outstanding international students and education organisations making a real difference.

Congratulations to all the winners:

NSW International Student of the Year Award Winners
🏆 Schools category: Araf Iaj Khan
🏆 VET & ELICOS category: Diego Luna Alamilla
🏆 Higher Education Category: Jiaqi (Ellen) Jiang

NSW International Education Industry Award Winners
🏆 Industry Excellence: City of Sydney – 2025 Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students
🏆 Innovation in Education: MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard

Discover more about the winners: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-international-education-awards-celebrate-outstanding-students-and-industry-leaders
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Find the right place to call home in NSW! 🏡

We’ve launched a brand-new Accommodation Quiz to help students discover the best housing option for their lifestyle.

Designed specifically for international students coming to Sydney, you can use this tool to discover what kind of accommodation matches your preferences.

Whether you’re after shared living, homestays, or independent spaces, the quiz considers:
💰 Cost estimates and pros & cons
🚆 Public transport access
📚 Tutoring availability
🍳 Cooking & cleaning preferences

It’s quick, insightful, and tailored for students in NSW.

You can take the quiz here: https://accommodation.study.nsw.gov.au/

We’re excited to announce the 2025 International Education Award finalists for the Education Industry! 🎉

Meet the Australian organisations making a positive impact for students in NSW.

1. Industry Excellence: 2025 Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students – City of Sydney
2. Industry Excellence: We Are Australia: Supporting International Student Victims of Crime – We are Australia Foundation
3. Industry Excellence: All Culture’s Weave – University of Newcastle
4. Industry Excellence: The Koala News: Impacting International Education Policy and Advocacy – The Koala News
5. Innovation in Education: Achieva AI – Aiducation Global
6. Innovation in Education: Language Embedding Initiative at UTS College Diploma Program – UTS College
7. Innovation in Education: MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard - MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard
8. Innovation in Education: Chef’s Table: Empowering International Students through Innovation, Technology, and Industry Connection – Quality College of Australia

Congratulations to all of the 2025 nominees. Read more about this year’s finalists on the Study NSW webpage:

https://www.study.nsw.gov.au/current-students/nsw-international-education-awards/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_static&utm_campaign=iea2025&utm_content=inton_all_iea_finalists_announcement

We’re looking forward to celebrating the finalists at the award ceremony in November!

We’re excited to announce the 2025 International Education Award finalists for the Student of the Year awards! ✨

Meet the international students making a positive impact in the NSW community:

1. Schools: Tracy Hoai Anh Truong
2. Schools: Araf Iaj Khan
3. Schools: Norisa Nuth
4. Schools: Ngoc Quynh Le Hoang
5. Vocational Education & Training: Ananda Galeti
6. Vocational Education & Training: Fernanda Arsuffi Marcon
7. Vocational Education & Training: Daisy Ehinomen Eromosele
8. Vocational Education & Training: Diego Luna Alamilla
9. Higher Education: Sunil Rai
10. Higher Education: Ellen Jiaqi Jiang
11. Higher Education: Yuka Maruyama
12. Higher Education: Kenneth Lau

Congratulations to all of the 2025 nominees. Read more about this year’s finalists on the Study NSW webpage:

https://www.study.nsw.gov.au/current-students/nsw-international-education-awards/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_static&utm_campaign=iea2025&utm_content=inton_students_iea_finalists_announcement

We’re looking forward to celebrating the finalists at the award ceremony in November!

🎓 Are you an international student currently studying in Australia? We want to hear from you!

Take part in the Study Australia International Student Survey and help shape the future of student services to better support your needs. 💬✨

By sharing your experience, you could go in the draw to win one of 10 e-gift cards worth AU$100! 💳

🗓 Survey closes: 21 November 2025

📌 Terms & Conditions apply🔗

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This July we celebrated 10 years of the Sydney airport welcome desk!🎉✈️🌏

In the last year alone we've welcomed over 5000 student visitors to Sydney Airport at our international student welcome desk, supporting students with finding transport, tips to settle in and activities to get involved in. Shoutout to all the volunteers and partners who have made this possible.

Register to volunteer and support students at the International Student Desk at Sydney Airport here: https://www.study.nsw.gov.au/current-students/international-student-welcome-desk/