International student leadership and ambassador program
Offers free training, work-integrated learning and volunteering opportunities.
About the program
Our award-winning international student leadership and ambassador program aims to build Sydney’s reputation as a preferred destination to study.
The program offers free training, work integrated learning and volunteering opportunities to enhance international student leadership skills and experience, which become transferable to their future careers. Participants also have an opportunity to make new friends, build a local support network and develop a sense of belonging while getting involved in local events and activities.
The ambassadors also participate in international education related forums to inform policy, research and service development that impact on their communities. During the 12-month program ambassadors are mentored and supported by the City of Sydney to develop and implement projects to address the needs of international student communities. These include networking events, leadership conferences, employment panels and sports events.
In 2014, the program won first prize at the NSW International Student Awards. StudyNSW and the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet presented the awards to celebrate the contribution international students make to the community. The program was also awarded for its Outstanding Work with Diverse Young People at the 2018 NSW Youth Work Awards.
2023/24 international student leadership ambassador program
Our 2023/24 group reflect the diversity of students who study in Sydney.
The 24 leaders and ambassadors come from 12 countries/regions, 9 educational institutions and 15 academic disciplines.
The students are participating in the program from February 2023 to January 2024.
Participating students by home country/region
Click a student’s name to see their LinkedIn profile, if it’s available.
