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Every 3 international students in SA creates 1 local job

69%

69% of all international tourism spend in SA is generated by international education

37%

37% of international students do unpaid volunteer work in the SA community

$1.8B

international education is SA's 4th biggest export worth $1.8B

130+

International students come from 130+ countries around the world

50%

50% of international student expenditure is on rent, living and recreational expenses

Student Stories

Watch how international students are making a positive contribution to the South Australian community.

What is international education?

Find out how international education contributes in so many ways to the local community.

Armchair travel for aged care

International students help elderly nursing home residents to travel the world from their armchairs.

Volunteering with the Red Cross

"I really like the feeling of doing something meaningful and contributing to the community."

Loving South Australia

We asked some of the international students in Adelaide their thoughts on South Australia, their second home.