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International Student Growth · 2015 — 2025+12% YoY

833,000+

International Students

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A$53.6B

Economic Contribution

annual impact

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largest service export

50%+

Asia-Pacific

students from APAC

~32%

University Enrolment

international share

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PriyaUNSW · India

Just found a barista job near campus through ISM — 15hrs/week, perfect for my visa!

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KevinUniMelb · China

Woolworths student discount saved me $40 this month. Also looking for a flatmate in Carlton — DM me!

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AmiraUQ · Malaysia

PSA: 30% off at Boost Juice via Finder. Added it to the Hub discounts tab 🧃

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DanielUTS · Colombia

Moving to Sydney next semester — this community has been so helpful with housing tips. Already saved 3 listings!

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SakuraMonash · Japan

Just got my tax file number sorted thanks to the guide someone posted here. Life saver!

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International Student Welcome Night

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Tech Career Fair 2026

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Cultural Festival & Food Market

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Moving to Australia for uni is already a big leap. We bring together the stuff you actually need — jobs, housing, deals, and events — so you can focus on studying, not searching.

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日本人の友達を作り、オーストラリア人と英語を練習しましょう。ワーキングホリデー。最終入場は午後8.30時です。

Sat, 14 Mar · 9:00 am

Melbourne

オーストラリア人と英語を練習し、オーストラリアにいる他の日本人と友達になりましょう。このイベントでは、世界中の人々と出会うこともできます。イベントはバーで行われるため、食べ物やアルコールを注文できます。スペースに限りがあるため、参加するにはこのページで返信する必要があります。ゲストの人数を記入してください。会場が満員の場合は入場できませんので、時間通りにお越しください。instagram.com/

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Korean language casual catchup!

Sat, 14 Mar · 9:00 am

Melbourne

This is a relaxed, social meetup for anyone interested in practicing Korean or English — no teachers, no lessons, no pressure! We’ll just hang out, chat, and get to know each other while switching bet

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English Speaking Club(Online) with global people

Sat, 14 Mar · 5:00 pm

Sydney

IMPORTANT : CHECK THE SESSION TIME IN OUR WEBSITE(The time on the website and the meetup site may not match since we change it ocasionally) Hi there! My name is Chloe. I'm a certified English teacher

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Is ISM really free?/Yes, 100% free for students. No hidden fees, no premium tier, no catch. We built ISM because we lived the international-student struggle ourselves — not to squeeze money out of you.Is ISM really free?/Yes, 100% free for students. No hidden fees, no premium tier, no catch. We built ISM because we lived the international-student struggle ourselves — not to squeeze money out of you.Is ISM really free?/Yes, 100% free for students. No hidden fees, no premium tier, no catch. We built ISM because we lived the international-student struggle ourselves — not to squeeze money out of you.Is ISM really free?/Yes, 100% free for students. No hidden fees, no premium tier, no catch. We built ISM because we lived the international-student struggle ourselves — not to squeeze money out of you.

What visa types does ISM support?/Primarily the subclass 500 student visa. Job listings are automatically filtered for the 48-hour-per-fortnight work limit so you only ever see roles that fit your visa conditions.What visa types does ISM support?/Primarily the subclass 500 student visa. Job listings are automatically filtered for the 48-hour-per-fortnight work limit so you only ever see roles that fit your visa conditions.What visa types does ISM support?/Primarily the subclass 500 student visa. Job listings are automatically filtered for the 48-hour-per-fortnight work limit so you only ever see roles that fit your visa conditions.What visa types does ISM support?/Primarily the subclass 500 student visa. Job listings are automatically filtered for the 48-hour-per-fortnight work limit so you only ever see roles that fit your visa conditions.

How often are listings updated?/Daily. We pull from SEEK, Indeed, Flatmates, OzBargain, university boards, and more — so you're always looking at the freshest opportunities available.How often are listings updated?/Daily. We pull from SEEK, Indeed, Flatmates, OzBargain, university boards, and more — so you're always looking at the freshest opportunities available.How often are listings updated?/Daily. We pull from SEEK, Indeed, Flatmates, OzBargain, university boards, and more — so you're always looking at the freshest opportunities available.How often are listings updated?/Daily. We pull from SEEK, Indeed, Flatmates, OzBargain, university boards, and more — so you're always looking at the freshest opportunities available.

How is ISM different from SEEK or Flatmates?/One place for everything — jobs, housing, AND deals. All filtered for student-visa compliance, campus proximity, and budget. No juggling five tabs or second-guessing eligibility.How is ISM different from SEEK or Flatmates?/One place for everything — jobs, housing, AND deals. All filtered for student-visa compliance, campus proximity, and budget. No juggling five tabs or second-guessing eligibility.How is ISM different from SEEK or Flatmates?/One place for everything — jobs, housing, AND deals. All filtered for student-visa compliance, campus proximity, and budget. No juggling five tabs or second-guessing eligibility.How is ISM different from SEEK or Flatmates?/One place for everything — jobs, housing, AND deals. All filtered for student-visa compliance, campus proximity, and budget. No juggling five tabs or second-guessing eligibility.

Do I need to be in Australia already?/Not at all. ISM is perfect for planning before you arrive — browse housing near your uni, understand the local job market, and find deals so you hit the ground running from day one.Do I need to be in Australia already?/Not at all. ISM is perfect for planning before you arrive — browse housing near your uni, understand the local job market, and find deals so you hit the ground running from day one.Do I need to be in Australia already?/Not at all. ISM is perfect for planning before you arrive — browse housing near your uni, understand the local job market, and find deals so you hit the ground running from day one.Do I need to be in Australia already?/Not at all. ISM is perfect for planning before you arrive — browse housing near your uni, understand the local job market, and find deals so you hit the ground running from day one.

Is my data safe?/Privacy-first, always. We never sell your data to third parties. Only your email and name are required to get started — nothing more, nothing less.Is my data safe?/Privacy-first, always. We never sell your data to third parties. Only your email and name are required to get started — nothing more, nothing less.Is my data safe?/Privacy-first, always. We never sell your data to third parties. Only your email and name are required to get started — nothing more, nothing less.Is my data safe?/Privacy-first, always. We never sell your data to third parties. Only your email and name are required to get started — nothing more, nothing less.

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