whySTUDYhere

“I feel a sense of belonging here at Western Sydney University. We have a diverse student body where everyone is welcome and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Western is very supportive of its students in both academic performance and any general life. I receive the support I need whenever I reach out to the University. The Study Smart service at the Library helped me to gain confidence in my academic performance by offering to discuss and review assignments with me. Through the University’s CareerHub I found opportunities to gain local work experience. I came to Western to get a degree but what I have gained is a lot more than that. It is truly a community where everyone has the equal chance to realise their potential.”

“The beautiful lakes, the mesmerising woodland walks and the amiable people in UCD have made my journey so much easier. In the short span of two months, I have started calling this place 'home'. The efforts put in by all the professors and tutors is truly remarkable and I hope to continue having this much fun throughout my time here."

I would definitely recommend for any international student to study at Northwest. I choose to do masters in Applied Computer Science, as it is a combination of both business oriented and computer science subjects. It also has industrial as well as application oriented subjects where I can get to learn all advanced level subjects like mobile computing iOS , programming language like object oriented programming. We experience more of practical learning. This made me quite enthusiastic to pursue my masters at Northwest Missouri State University.

“I chose to study a Master of Science (Food Science and Technology) at Curtin because of the impressive course curriculum and work experience offered. As an international student from Cambodia, I have improved my communication skills and enjoyed studying in such a multicultural environment. When I graduate, I’m hoping to find work as a lecturer and researcher at a Cambodian university. I’d love to share my knowledge and experience as a food scientist to develop the Cambodian food and farming industries.”

No matter which campus you choose, at Griffith you will have some great facilities available, including libraries, cafes and food precincts, and sport and fitness amenities. Explore some of the best places to hang out and have fun on campus.

“UCD made extensive efforts to make the transition as smooth as it can be, from providing academic support, to airport pick-up, to creating platforms to interact with both students and alumni.”

“Before coming to KOTO, I was very shy and felt quite vulnerable. I didn't even know how to express myself. My very first impression when I joined KOTO was this is a true family where everyone cares about one another, the staff and trainees are extremely friendly and helpful. I knew right away that I had landed in the right place. I started to improve my communication skills and made a great effort to learn new skills. My most favourite subject is 'Life Skills' as it incredibly helps my personal development”.

“I chose to study a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology and Information Systems at Curtin because the business school is highly regarded worldwide. The course offers students the chance to solve real-world problems and plenty of networking opportunities. My lecturers have really developed my passion for technology and given me the skills to find work as a systems analyst or program developer when I graduate.”

Coming to Northwest has allowed me to grow and learn in ways I never imagined I would. Being a student here means having the support of all faculty and staff members, whose only goal is to help us succeed.

“I wanted to study at a university ranked in the top one percent in the world and that was in close proximity to both Indonesia and Australia.
“My supervisors are really pushing me to dig beneath the surface with my research.”

The MBA course has been a great journey for me, I met a lot of friends and I built a very valuable network. I met a lot of people that have years of experience in the industry and they shared their stories. The important value of the Australian degree to me is that it’s well recognised all over the world, and with this degree I feel like I can work all over the world like a global citizen. I can interact and learn more about the innovation that Australian’s are doing, and also use it to help my country in the future.

"RRU helped me get a real-world learning experience. The multicultural and amazingly experienced cohort, brilliant faculty, research trips all along with fun not only helped me understand tourism from a global perspective but also gave me an opportunity to contribute to the academic world through my assignments and my final thesis. The experience at RRU was invaluable and I feel overwhelmingly lucky to have been a part of this academic journey."

“Curtin has a very vibrant campus. The student guild has done an amazing job in creating events as frequently as possible to keep the campus interesting and make it more than just a place to attend classes and go home. The campus itself has a welcoming vibe and makes you want to stick around. I love how there’s a wide variety of foods, both from the campus’s cafés and the plentiful food trucks.”

“I like that Curtin provides a safe and facilitated environment to learn, and you also get the chance to work in a clinic as you study. It’s a great way to build up your confidence before heading out into the real world.”

"I chose to study Commerce at UCD because of the opportunity the programme offered to study all aspects of business and the option to specialise in final year. As part of the course I also had the opportunity to do an internship abroad and I had the most incredible experience in Norway carrying out my internship! Studying Commerce at UCD has equipped me with the necessary foundational skills and qualities that I need for a career in this area".

“One of the things I love about my Law and Politics course at UCD is how well it has prepared me for my future career. I wish to work in the legal profession in Ireland, and the strong links between UCD Law School and the professional legal world have made this so much easier. I have been helped in so many ways in this regard, from advice on applications, to the writing of references by members of the faculty. It is thanks to the Law School in UCD that I feel like my dream future career is possible.”

"Studying a law degree in UCD has equipped me to begin my legal journey as a barrister or solicitor. Many of my lecturers are leading academics in their field and the legal world. I am also looking forward to taking up my legal internship in the second semester of my third year. After completing my four years at UCD, I hope to become a qualified solicitor with the Law Society of Ireland. This degree also puts students who wish to qualify in the United Kingdom and New York at a significant advantage".

“The best thing about the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School MBA is the fact the course is experiential, transformational and international. We have three international programs over the course of one year, and that provides us with a global perspective of how businesses work internationally.”

I've never felt acceptance or a sense of belonging this intense until I came to Northwest. This place isn't much, but it is something I can call home.

I chose to study at Western Sydney University International College because of the great world rankings and the universities international profile. I have found the business teachers to be very friendly and caring, and they all have great real-world experience which is so important. My advice to students thinking about studying at the International College would be to come prepared and ready to work hard. It’s not just one big party! I’d really like to combine my passion for accounting and law, and one day be an accountant in a law firm.

I chose London Met because of the opportunity to study the emerging and advanced subject that is data analytics, and to broaden my horizons. I wanted to work inside classrooms where the students were diverse, which is also why I chose this University.

Study abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Don't let fear stop you. Anything is possible when the desire is there and it will all be worth it in the end. The connections made will last a lifetime.

Coming to KOTO, I hope to be able to gain the skills to become a skillful bartender. This will provide me with the opportunity to improve my communication skills with the customers. In addition, it is a job where I can express my creativity, which is something I have always wanted to do.

When I went to Curtin Open Day, I loved Curtin it at first sight. It appealed to me straight away. The whole environment, the atmosphere. Curtin offer more options and also provide a lot of support to students. Nursing is a hard course and the facilities are very much up to date, the simulation lab is my favourite because the set up it is exactly like the hospital and it helps me visualised how work placement later on could be like.

"I definitely recommend for any international student to study at Northwest. The kindness of the people, the intelligence of the teachers and the professional environment to grow and learn as a student and as a human makes Northwest an excellent place to study in the USA. Go Bearcats!"

I chose London Met because it offered the course I wanted to study. While many UK universities combine translation and interpreting, which means fewer hours of interpreting practice, London Met offers an MA in Conference Interpreting with a broad range of languages, which was ideal for me.

I was drawn to Northwest because of the support I found here. From the students to the staff, everybody encourages me to go for my dreams, and I can't wait to make them proud.