Victoria says yes to international students

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Published: 8 July 2025

Victoria’s world-class universities and TAFEs will take their education offering to the world, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

16 education providers will receive grants of up to $280,000 to deliver courses to international students outside Australia. This will build on the state’s leadership in transnational education.

The $5 million Yes to International Students Fund is supporting vocational and higher education providers grow partnerships with reputable overseas providers. This is across Victoria’s international education network, including:

  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Vietnam
  • Sri Lanka.

The projects funded will go towards:

  • establishing offshore campuses
  • creating new courses
  • expanding existing programs
  • student exchange programs and more.

Delivering Victoria’s world-class education overseas brings huge benefits back to the state. Such as:

  • growing the economy
  • strengthening the global reputation of Victoria’s institutions
  • giving staff and students in each country mobility and more opportunities for research, career development and further study.

The fund is being delivered through our Economic Growth Statement as a key initiative to open doors. It will give international businesses and institutions certainty that Victoria is a state where they can invest, expand and innovate.

As the state’s largest services export and largest single export, international education is a key priority for Victoria. It has generated $15.9 billion in revenue and contributed to around 64,000 jobs in 2024.

For a full list of the education providers offered funding, visit the Yes to International Students Fund projects announced news story on Study Melbourne's website.