International Education and Training finalists

Alana Kaye College prepares students all over the world for career success. Its industry-aligned courses help students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in a global workforce.

With students from more than 30 countries studying at its campuses, Alana Kaye College specialises in high-quality vocational training. It is highly aware of industry requirements and works closely with industry partners to provide education in areas where skills are in shortage.

The college’s hands-on approach, flexible study options, and strong industry connections in the Northern Territory and beyond ensure its graduates are workplace-ready.

Its top export markets are Philippines, Japan, Spain, Indonesia, Chile, Vietnam, Fiji, Colombia, the UK and Brazil.

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APEIRO Institute is on a mission to fill the gaps in critical industry sectors and deliver quality candidates to the global workforce.

The educator offers industry-focused vocational training to local and international students. Speciality areas include automotive, electronics, civil drafting and business.

In the past year, APEIRO Institute expanded its overall student enrolment by around 26%. This was driven by targeted marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. The growth contributed to a 15% increase in revenue from international education services.

Its top export markets are India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Philippines, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Colombia.

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HEX delivers innovation and entrepreneurship programs that equip emerging talent with future-ready skills, cross-border networks and scalable pathways to impact.

With over 40,000 alumni and over 52 university partners, HEX is building a global pipeline of confident leaders in technology, leadership and startup innovation. In 2024, HEX launched its Southeast Asian headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City and a new B2B model for student innovation programs, now scaling across Vietnam, India, Thailand and Singapore, New Zealand and the UK. The program became HEX’s highest-value B2B export initiative.

Its top export markets are China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, Vietnam and the US.

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Langports English Language College is a family-owned education provider established in 2004. With campuses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Langports specialises in delivering high-quality English language programs to students from more than 70 countries. The college generates 100% of its operational revenue from export income.

In the past year, Langports successfully implemented a targeted e-commerce campaign in South Korea. This was supported by a Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) grant. The campaign led to a 57% increase in enrolments from South Korea over a six-month period.

Its top export markets are Japan, Brazil, Taiwan, Switzerland, France, Colombia, Thailand, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Chile.

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UNSW Canberra delivers world-class education and training to domestic and international students. It also conducts high-value research for a range of international partners.

For nearly six decades, UNSW Canberra has been a cornerstone of Canberra’s defence and security community. Its impact is undergoing transformational growth by way of a new precinct in Canberra.

This unlocks new growth in global business, paving the way for international students to study in Canberra. It also expands the University’s capacity for international research collaborations in areas like cyber security, public policy, digital engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Its top export markets are Japan, the US, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, the UK, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

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For more than 30 years, UOW Global Enterprises (UOWGE) has showcased the quality and reach of Australian education on the world stage.

UOWGE is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Wollongong (UOW), operating a global network of education institutions. These include the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), UOW College Australia (UOWCA), UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK), University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOWM), and University of Wollongong India (UOWI).

Collectively, UOWGE delivers more than 200 academic, vocational, English language, and professional development programs to more than 16,000 students annually. With students from over 140 countries, UOWGE fosters a rich multicultural learning environment where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

Its top export markets are the UAE, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and Japan.

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