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The University of Western Australia has a team of international experts who can provide you with advice at upcoming events, exhibitions, fairs, live chat or one-to-one appointments.

We have expert staff located globally to assist international students on their study journey at The University of Western Australia. Our global network of UWA Regional Managers, academics and alumni frequently attend overseas education events to meet you in person.

We also have agent representatives in over 900 locations around the world, to provide you with advice and support you to reach your study goals.

China
Country Head, China
Michelle Wang
Michelle has worked in the international education industry since 2012, following the completion of her tertiary studies in Australia. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing, recruitment and agent and school engagement, as well as establishing partnerships with higher education, government stakeholders and the private sector in China. Michelle has been employed by UWA for eight years and currently manages the operations and recruitment strategy in China. Michelle is based in Shanghai.
 

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Regional Manager (North China)
William Li
William joined UWA's Future Students department in 2016. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in management, William has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing strategy analysis, interpersonal communication and relationships development. As a Regional Manager at UWA, William is currently responsible for agent engagement, high school development and student recruitment in China. William is based in Guangzhou.
 
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Regional Manager (Central China)
John Zhang
With over nine years' professional involvement in the international education sector as an education agent and, most recently, as China Marketing Manager at Study Group, John brings a wealth of knowledge to his Regional Manager role overseeing UWA’s recruitment activities in Central China. As a UWA alumnus, he enjoys connecting prospective students to UWA and Perth through his own experiences. John is based in Wuhan.
 

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Digital Engagement and Recruitment Manager
Lucia Huang
Lucia has worked in the international education industry for more than 10 years with a specific focus on marketing. She has extensive knowledge and experience in digital and partner marketing, as well as student engagement. As a Digital Engagement and Recruitment Manager for UWA, she uses her expertise to expand UWA’s official digital channels to improve UWA’s brand awareness and influence within the China market. Lucia is based in Shanghai.
 
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North Asia (excluding China)
Region
Taiwan, Mongolia, Japan and South Korea
International Relationships Manager
Alison Chan
Alison graduated from UWA in 2006 after completing her degree in psychology. Since then she has worked as a careers adviser assisting people in their career and employment journeys for government-funded community organisations in both Australia and Scotland. Her passion for helping people achieve their career goals led her to UWA, where her first role was as part of the domestic recruitment team, advising prospective students on which courses would lead to their preferred career. She has now been at UWA for over 10 years and currently manages UWA's student recruitment strategy and operations in North Asia (excluding China). Alison is based in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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Central Asia
International Relationships Manager
Ruth Kastrati
Ruth has worked in the higher education sector since 2003 and brings extensive experience in student recruitment (international and domestic), high school engagement, marketing, events and admissions. She has worked across four universities in both the United Kingdom and Australia, previously managing the markets of China and South Asia. Ruth currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in North and Latin America, including Brazil. Ruth is based in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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South Asia
Regional Head South Asia
Rutwik Pungliya
As the Region Head, South Asia, Rutwik has worked to market UWA’s course offerings in the South Asia region for the last seven years. His remit includes student recruitment, research and development collaborations, articulation agreements, and establishing partnerships within the higher education and private sectors in the region. Rutwik holds a Master of Business Administration from UWA. He is an accredited Professional Electronics Engineer in Australia and a lifetime member of the Graduate Management Association at the UWA Business School. Rutwik is based in Pune, India.
 

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Regional Manager, South Asia
Roshan KJM
Roshan has been employed in the international education sector for over ten years. Prior to this, he represented Singapore-based universities where he handled direct and school partnerships in South Asia. Roshan also has experience with Australian universities, managing recruitment and partnership portfolios in countries such as India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has travelled extensively across Australia, South Asia and Southeast Asia and is passionate about helping students achieve their higher education goals. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the UK. Roshan is based in Chennai, India.
 

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Regional Manager, South Asia
Arushi Madan
Arushi is an Economics major from the University of Delhi with over three years’ experience in the international higher education space. She has previously worked at St Mary's University, Twickenham London and possesses highly developed skills in supporting prospective students and school counsellors, as well as a strong background in agent communications, compliance and quality control management. Arushi is based in New Delhi, India.
 

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Regional Manager, South Asia
Maria Husain
A graduate of the University of Delhi, Maria has worked in higher education for more than ten years in roles focused on promoting Australia as a study destination. She has visited Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on various study tours and brings strong experience and passion to her role as a Regional Manager for UWA when advising students to choose the right study path. Maria is based in New Delhi, India.
 

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Regional Manager, South Asia
Sashirekha Mathiyarasan
Possessing a strong passion for counselling and interacting with students, Sashirekha (or Sashi as she prefers to be known) brings 14 years' experience to her position as a Regional Manager within the South Asia team. With a postgraduate degree in Commerce specialising in Human Resource Management, Sashi is keen to further develop her career with UWA and expand her geographic experience in the role. Sashi is based in Bengaluru, India.
 

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South East Asia
Region
Singapore and Cambodia
Regional Manager
Grace Tee
Grace has worked in the international education industry for more than eight years, focusing on Australia and has obtained Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC) qualification to provide adequate advise. With expertise in both marketing and counselling in previous work, Grace works closely with the UWA's partners, stakeholders and school counsellors in Singapore. Grace is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and will be supporting Malaysia and Cambodia recruitment matters.
 

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Region
Malaysia and Brunei
Regional Manager
Kylie Tan
With a degree in psychology and over seven years' experience in international education, Kylie has extensive knowledge and experience in student counselling, course promotion and events management. Her enthusiasm and eagerness to help is evident when advising students on their future study options. Kylie looks after the day-to-day recruitment operations and stakeholder management in Malaysia and Brunei. Kylie is based in West Malaysia.
 

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Region
Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand
Senior Regional Manager
Trinh Ngo
Trinh has worked in the higher education sector since 2007 and has amassed extensive experience in student recruitment, business development, branding and marketing. Prior to being a UWA representative, she was the Education Marketing Manager for the British Council in Vietnam and has held various managerial roles with Study Group Vietnam and the South East Asia region, working with Study Group’s institution partners in Australia, UK, US and Canada. As UWA’s Senior Regional Manager for Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand, Trinh represents UWA in these countries to lead the implementation of strategy regarding student recruitment, business development of the agent network and branding for UWA's reputation. Trinh is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Region
Vietnam
Regional Manager
Van Tran
Van has worked in higher education for more than four years with varied roles in stakeholder relationships, events, enquiry management and student advising. Prior to this, she attended RMIT Vietnam where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Management) with a minor in Economics and Finance. During her degree she took a six-month exchange program to Melbourne and also took part in a two-month internship. She has a love of travelling and learning about different people, cultures and business practices. Van is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
 

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Region
Indonesia and The Philippines
Senior Regional Manager
Ima Dewi
Ima has worked in the higher education industry since 2013. Having lived, studied and worked in Perth, Western Australia for more than seven years, Ima uses these valuable experiences to provide Indonesian and Filipino students with insight into both UWA and Perth. Her central aim is to help students choose the right study options and achieve their goals, as well as to build connections between UWA students. Ima is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
 

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Region
Indonesia and The Philippines
Regional Manager
Christian Mandalie
Christian has worked in the education industry since 2013. Starting his career as an education agent in Indonesia has made him passionate about international education and helping students to reach their dreams of studying overseas. Prior to joining UWA, he was a Recruitment Manager for UWA College and helped develop the pathway market to UWA in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Christian uses his extensive networks and experience to assist future students from Indonesia and the Philippines to choose the right study options and build lasting conections. Christian is based in Surabaya. Indonesia

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Africa and the Middle East (including Pakistan)
International Relationships Manager
Mary Richardson
With vast experience across both domestic and international recruitment, Mary has worked in the higher education sector since 1995, previously holding roles as the Director of Studies and Pathway Coordinator at AUIS and the Business Development Manager at Murdoch Institute of Technology. Joining UWA in 2016, Mary initially managed the University’s global team of Regional Managers before narrowing her focus to the Southeast Asia region.  She currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in Africa. Mary is based in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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Europe
International Relationships Manager
Ruth Kastrati
Ruth has worked in the higher education sector since 2003 and brings extensive experience in student recruitment (international and domestic), high school engagement, marketing, events and admissions. She has worked across four universities in both the United Kingdom and Australia, previously managing the markets of China and South Asia. Ruth currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in North and Latin America, including Brazil. Ruth is based in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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The Americas
Region
North America
International Relationships Manager
Alison Chan
Alison graduated from UWA in 2006 after completing her degree in psychology. Since then she has worked as a careers adviser assisting people in their career and employment journeys for government-funded community organisations in both Australia and Scotland. Her passion for helping people achieve their career goals led her to UWA, where her first role was as part of the domestic recruitment team, advising prospective students on which courses would lead to their preferred career. She has now been at UWA for over 10 years and currently manages UWA's student recruitment strategy and operations in North Asia (excluding China). Alison is based in Perth, Western Australia.

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Region
Latin America and Brazil
International Relationships Manager
Ruth Kastrati
Ruth has worked in the higher education sector since 2003 and brings extensive experience in student recruitment (international and domestic), high school engagement, marketing, events and admissions. She has worked across four universities in both the United Kingdom and Australia, previously managing the markets of China and South Asia. Ruth currently oversees UWA's student recruitment initiatives and stakeholder relationships in North and Latin America, including Brazil. Ruth is based in Perth, Western Australia.

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Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
International Relationships Manager
Alison Chan
Alison graduated from UWA in 2006 after completing her degree in psychology. Since then she has worked as a careers adviser assisting people in their career and employment journeys for government-funded community organisations in both Australia and Scotland. Her passion for helping people achieve their career goals led her to UWA, where her first role was as part of the domestic recruitment team, advising prospective students on which courses would lead to their preferred career. She has now been at UWA for over 10 years and currently manages UWA's student recruitment strategy and operations in North Asia (excluding China). Alison is based in Perth, Western Australia.
 

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