International student stories

Want to know what it's like to study at Victoria University (VU)?

Our international students from around the world share their experiences of learning in Australia, and life after graduation.

New international student stories

Shar Miclat, Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Cooking up a unique teaching career

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

"The best part about my teaching placements was that I was able to gain a sense of how it feels to teach, from preparing classes to communicating with parents."

Loandy Jourdan

A passion for healthy living

"VU has a lot of opportunities for students to work in part time roles while they're studying and build employability skills. Once I graduated, I got a job as a research assistant for Western Health."

Cheshna Boolaky, Bachelor of Business

Business skills that add up to success

"I had many opportunities to develop my employability skills while I was studying, and that helped me secure a job as graduate accountant immediately after finishing my course."

Nardo Wai

Designing a career with impact

"With all the opportunities at VU, I really feel I have improved my personal and employability skills, and I'm really looking forward to an exciting future."

Farriz Roslan on campus at Victoria University.

Launching a career in law

"I'm very confident of finding work after I graduate. The networks I've developed through internships at VU have been amazing."

VU student Sue Lin holds a children's book.

Inspiring the next generation

"My best memories are from my placements. Watching children enjoy the activities I planned was so rewarding. "

Neeraj Sharma, Master of Applied Information Technology

Taking tech skills to the next level

"I met wonderful professors who guided me and helped me get my first internship. It really boosted my confidence to know that I would be ready for my professional career as soon as I graduate."

Diana Rodriguez, Master of International Community Development

Making an impact in the community

"My placement was a really great experience. It helped me to feel confident working in community development, and also gave me the opportunity to network."

Lahiru Gunawardena, Master of Project Management graduate

Designing a project management career

"One of the best things was that my course coordinator had really good industry connections, which led to career opportunities for us. It feels amazing that I've already found a job in my field. "

Chabilal Mongar

Engineering a path to success

"The return on my degree has been amazing, fully justifying my investment. I made the right decision to study at VU. I’d make the same choice again."

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Evi Sinaga

Mastering public health nutrition to help Papua

I chose VU because the Master of Public Health will enable me to develop a deeper understanding of both nutrition and active living.

Australia Awards researcher fulfils his dreams

The best thing about VU and Melbourne is that it’s one big community so I can interact with people from all over the world – I’d strongly recommend VU to other international students.

Dream come true for Endeavour scholar

Because of this scholarship, I’ve had the opportunity to pursue my dream to study abroad in Australia.

Cing Niang.

Small start-up, big vision

Hearing the stories of international students made me so excited because it seemed like such a multicultural, friendly environment, and I wasn’t wrong. I’ve felt part of the community since the day I arrived.

Janice Ashwin

Above & beyond a VU degree

Coming from home and not being with my family, I’ve been able to maintain a connection to my culture and meet other people who have the same interests as me.