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.