Do We Really Need Caps on International Students in Australia? Australia has undergone nine significant changes to its student migration rules over the past year. Now, as the Senate prepares to review a controversial piece of legislation aimed at capping international student numbers from next year, the question arises: Is this cap truly necessary? The [...]
In recent months, the Australian government's decision to limit international student enrollments at universities and colleges has sparked intense debate. Under this new policy, educational institutions are restricted to having no more than 40% of their student body comprised of overseas students, with these caps based on 2019 enrollment numbers. While proponents argue that this [...]
Your guide to Australian visa changes for 2024 As part of the Migration Strategy released in December 2023 the Government announced a number of reforms to the international education system in an attempt to support genuine international students applying for a student visa to Autralia. We have prepared a summary of the key [...]
Is international education in Australia entering a new phase? After recent changes to the immigration policy, many were predicting challenging times for Australia’s international student market. After being hit with the pandemic, the 408 visa disaster, and sudden visa refusals, the reputation of Australia’s international education sector has tarnished. Effective from 1 July [...]
Australia's education minister has confirmed plans to cap international student enrollments. Draft Framework and has moved to the legislative implementation phase through the introduction of the ESOS Amendment Bill. The caps on international student enrollments for Australia’s institutions are expected to be calculated over the next three months, as stated by Education Minister Jason [...]
Opinion: The Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill 2024: A Misguided Approach? Submissions to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 [Provisions] closed on 1 July. So far, 64 submissions have been published. From my experience, the practicalities [...]
Current Situation of the International Education Industry in Australia Who is the victim here? The international education sector in Australia has long been a vibrant part of the nation's economy and cultural fabric. However, recent developments have raised significant concerns about the treatment and experience of international students. As we delve into the current [...]
New student visa fees, visa processing priorities and timeframes The government has announced, without any prior notice or industry consultation, a steep hike in student visa fees from 1 July 2024 to a staggering AUD$1,600. As per Minister’s statement: “This increase reflects the increasing value of education in Australia and reflects the [...]
International education is entering a new phase After recent changes to the immigration policy, many are predicting challenging times for Australia’s international student market. After being hit with the pandemic, the 408 visa disaster, and sudden visa refusals, the reputation of Australia’s international education sector has tarnished. Effective from 1 July 2024, Australia [...]
International education in Australia - Update June 2024 Visa Grant Decline in 2024 The latest data release from the Australian government reveals a significant drop in study visa grants to offshore applicants. A total of 74,421 study visas were granted from January through April 2024, marking a nearly 30% decline from the 104,808 granted [...]
