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Regional universities struggle to enrol international students amid visa refusals and heated political rhetoric

Expert says declining numbers are causing ‘massive problems’ as international students are ‘basically the only profitable aspect of university operations’

The Guardian - AU · 22h ago

Coalition’s migration plan risks breaching India free trade agreement and damaging economy, advocates warn

Angus Taylor’s drastic cuts to graduate visas aim to end a citizenship pathway, but universities body says changes will make Australia less competitive

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6

Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’

Federal government to deregister graduate diploma of management in October over fears it was being used by ‘non-genuine’ students to remain in country

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

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'Mixed bag': unis mull block on student families

Bright young minds overseas could steer away from Australia as visas become dearer and family entitlements are constricted under new policy, advocates warn.

AAP · Sep 17

Defiant Hanson 'sick of listening' to migration experts

Pauline Hanson is dismissing criticism from bureaucrats, politicians and big business, saying they're wrong on migration and only care about cheap labour.

AAP · Sep 14

Studying in Australia gets costlier for international students as government raises visa fee

Australia has significantly hiked visa application fees for international students and post-study work, sparking outrage from the education sector. The substantial increases, effective July 1, 2026, make Australia considerably more expensive than rivals like the UK, US, and Canada. Experts warn this move will cripple the nation's competitiveness and international…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

International students say ‘we’ve not come illegally’ after Peter Dutton makes ‘boat arrivals’ comparison

Opposition leader’s comments prompt warnings ‘unwelcome atmosphere’ will deter people from studying in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024

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Labor hikes international student visa fees as sector warns of ‘death by 1,000 cuts’

Australia’s charge out of step with competitors – ‘why would you waste that much money when you have more surety of going to the USA?’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024

Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs

The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.

AAP · May 13, 2024

‘It’s very unfair’: Australia’s visa crackdown is disrupting international students and hitting university finances

Student applications and net arrivals fall as refusal rates reach a record high. The situation is set to worsen if visa fees are hiked in the upcoming budget

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024

Warning amid falling student visa approval numbers

Australia is seeking to restore the standing of its higher education sector and has reduced the number of student visa approvals.

AAP · Jan 29, 2024

International student working hours in Australia are now capped again. Will it end ‘horrifying’ cases of exploitation?

Changes introduced during the pandemic allowed students to work unrestricted, leading many to take on unsustainable hours

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023

‘Sold a dream’: the international students lured to Australia with false promises

Students tell of being directed into substandard and unsuitable courses as attention turns to the unregulated world of foreign agents

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

University slams claims it banned Indian students

The University of Wollongong has rejected claims it imposed restrictions on Indian students amid a rise in fraudulent applications.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Australia’s international education system a ‘Ponzi scheme’ with agents paid bonuses to lure students

Parliamentary inquiry told unregulated agents given cash ‘under the table’ to attract students with promise of full-time work

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Australian unis limit Indian students over sham visas

As international student numbers rebound following the pandemic, Australian universities are limiting Indian students accused of fraudulent visa applications.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2023

Australia needs targeted mental healthcare to prevent further international student deaths by suicide, research finds

‘There’s a real compounding perfect storm of factors right now that could increase the risks,’ lead researcher says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023

China winds back online study ban after students left scrambling to get to Australia

Students can seek exemption from rule if they cannot get a flight or a visa in time, Chinese government says

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Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

Australia prepares for thousands of Chinese students to return as relations improve

Australia is preparing for the arrival of thousands of Chinese students, the education minister said on Monday, days after China's education ministry warned students enrolled overseas that online learning would no longer be recognised.

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