International Student Welcome Desk

Welcome to Sydney and NSW - we've missed you!

The International Student Welcome Desk welcomes thousands of commencing students to NSW each year. Drop by and say hello to our friendly team when you arrive in the International Arrivals terminal at Sydney Airport.

A friendly welcome for international students

Study NSW opened the International Student Welcome Desk in 2015 to greet international students arriving at Sydney Airport.

Our goal is to provide a friendly welcome and answer your questions about arriving, living and studying in NSW. We are committed to making your experience in NSW the best it can be.

Location

The International Student Welcome Desk is located in the International Arrivals Hall at Sydney Airport.

Opening hours

The desk currently operates from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).

Learn more

Our team is committed to providing reliable information to international students, their parents and agents. Learn more below.

Pre-departure and arrival checklist Welcome to NSW


Volunteer applications are now open

Are you looking to:

  • Make a positive impact on students arriving in NSW
  • Develop your skills
  • Gain some valuable experience in Australia

Then volunteer to be part of our Airport Welcome Desk and make a valuable contribution to the community.

How it works

Study NSW will recruit and train volunteers on a rolling basis. Volunteers who have completed more than 20 hours of service will receive recognition from Study NSW for their contributions to the international student community.

Submit your expression of interest to volunteer

Our volunteers in action!

Thank you to our partners

The International Student Welcome Desk was established in July 2015 by Study NSW and partners from the NSW international education sector.


Thank you to Sydney Airport for their ongoing support.

Sydney Airport

Welcome Desk Partners