Student ambassadors

The Curtin University Colombo Student Ambassadors are a passionate team of students who proudly represent the university. They connect with prospective students, share authentic insights into campus life, and play a key role in major events and outreach activities.

Becoming a Student Ambassador is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and networking skills that will strengthen your personal and professional growth. As an ambassador, you’ll inspire future students, build lasting friendships, and gain experiences that set you apart in today’s competitive world.

Who can be a student ambassador?

Current Curtin University Colombo students can apply to be a student ambassador. Find out if you meet the requirements to become a Student Ambassador below.

How to be a student ambassador

You can become a student ambassador if you’re a current student of Curtin Colombo Campus or following the Curtin foundation program. The qualities we look for in a student ambassador include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and drive
• Friendliness and approachability
• Punctuality, timeliness, and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to develop innovative promotional materials and activities.
• Ability to create content for social media and experience in social media management.

Your benefits

You will be able to:

• Further develop your interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Work in a team with your peers and other Curtin Colombo student ambassadors
• Improve your employability and add the volunteer position to your resume.
• Be eligible to receive a “Curtin Extra” certificate at your graduation.
• Performance-based rewards & recognitions

Your involvement

Student ambassadors participate in various activities throughout the one-year engagement. Below are some tasks you may assist with:

• Provide prospective students and their parents with an insight into university life and study opportunities based on your own experience.
• Communicate with prospective students to motivate and inspire them to commence, continue, and complete their studies successfully.
• Participate in open days (virtual/physical), campus tours and interactive workshops, and on-campus and off-campus events as requested by the student ambassador program coordinator.
• Help organize inter-school competitions and events.
• Share your university experience on your personal social media accounts.
• Join in promotional photo shoots or video projects.
• Write testimonials for our publications/campaigns and provide content for our social media accounts to give an insight into your study experience.
• Assist in collecting feedback from prospective and current students through focus groups, surveys, and individual interviews.
• Provide feedback on marketing campaigns.

Program timeline

• Students must be able to commit to the program for 12 months and complete at least 35 working hours to be eligible for the Curtin Extra certificate.
• Attend any required training sessions and meetings.