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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Australia keeps 2027 international student cap unchanged at 295,000

Australia will keep its national planning level for international student commencements unchanged at 295,000 in 2027, while increasing student and temporary graduate visa fees by 25%, the Albanese government announced on Friday.

The government said maintaining the cap at the same level as 2026 will provide stability for the international education sector. The planning level remains 8% below the immediate post-COVID peak, and current trends indicate international student commencements are likely to stay below the cap in both 2026 and 2027.

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