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Peter Hurley, Director, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University

International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities

When Australia’s borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue stream for Australian universities in doubt.

The latest data shows international students are returning to Australia. Since international borders reopened in December 2021, the number of overseas students in Australia has risen by more than 120,000.

Applications for student visas – an indicator of future student numbers – are also at record levels.

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