Student stories

Hear from current and past international students about their experience studying at the University of Newcastle. Learn about their degrees, why they chose to study with us, experiences studying in Australia, work experiences and internships, favourite memories, recommendations, career aspirations and more.

Featured student stories

China

How Work Integrated Learning helped Emma in her career today 2:56

"The Work Integrated Learning Program helped me to connect with local work opportunities and by working in the real environment in Australia, I connected with local professionals which helped me develop me career for the future."

- Emma, China

Philippines

Meet Amanda, a Bachelor of Information Technology student 1:39

"I have always been up for challenges and the challenges I want to take on is doing technology that will help solve problems and live in a better world"

- Amanda, Philippines

Find out what it is like to be part of our student community and study with us. 1:17

Our international students share their experience of studying with us. Hear how they settled in, made new friends and settled into living in Newcastle.

Jeffrey shares his experience studying the Bachelor of Commerce 1:23

Jeffrey talks about his experience studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Newcastle.

Hear from our MBA Global students about their study tour to regional NSW 2:30

See how the MBA Global study tour helped these students to experience and connect with industries in regional NSW.

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Alumni stories

Alumni stories

Our alumni community is made up of global leaders and innovators who have positive impacts on their profession, community, region, and nation. Our alumni are an inspiration to future students and a testament to the innovative learning experience at the University of Newcastle and to the dedication and support of the University's teaching staff.

Student highlights

When a supportive environment leads to academic success
28 Mar 2024 • Rayeda Mohammad

When a supportive environment leads to academic success

Rayeda felt assured that she would gain in-demand skills upon graduation.

Dheeraj's proactive path to engineering success
21 Mar 2024 • Dheeraj Kumar

Dheeraj's proactive path to engineering success

Dheeraj Kumar chose The University of Newcastle for quality education, to follow in his father's footsteps in Civil Engineering and ultimately secure an internship and full-time job.

Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss
09 Jan 2024 • Krishna Paudel

Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss

Driven by his passion for nursing, Krishna navigates Newcastle's academic landscape, finding purpose in every clinical placement and coastal sunset.

Sujata’s chance to make social change
09 Jan 2024 • Sujata Pokhrel

Sujata’s chance to make social change

Sujata is deepening her commitment to social change, acquiring skills and knowledge to make a significant societal impact.

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