Council of International Students Australia

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CISA students

The Council of International Students Australia (CISA) is the national peak student representative body for international students studying at the postgraduate, undergraduate, private college, TAFE, ELICOS and foundation level. CISA was inaugurated on Wednesday July 7, 2010 at the University of Tasmania, Hobart through the joint efforts of NUS, CAPA and AFIS.

The purpose of CISA is to:

  • Advocate for the interests and needs of international students;
  • Advocate for high quality education for international students;
  • Facilitate network building among stakeholders with an interest in supporting international students;
  • Host an annual national forum for international students;
  • Provide a means of consulting and engaging with international students;
  • Host future international student roundtable events in partnership with various government entities;
  • Promote cross-cultural awareness and interactions in Australia;
  • Advocate for non-racist, non-discriminatory law reform concerning international students.

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Updates From the President

Media Release


CISA Conference 2012

All information including registration form for the CISA National Conference 2012 is available at http://cisa.edu.au/natcon12

International Student of the Year Award

Applications for the International Student of the Year award are now open and will close on 30th May 2012. More information at http://cisa.edu.au/award


Information for Iranian Students

Information for Iranian students facing financial problems is now available on the AEI website. Please go to: https://www.aei.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Transport Concession Petition

Please sign petition asking NSW and VIC government to provide Transport Concession to international students.
http://www.change.org/petitions/nsw-and-victorian-governments-provide-travel-concessions-for-international-students-fairfares