Education providers welcomed the decision to reinstate the cap on working hours for international students, but argue that some work experience should not count towards the limit. 

Student visa grant rates remain a concern for Australia’s VET sector after a slump in issuance rates in the second half of 2022.

Priti Patel said she is a “great believer” in the graduate scheme as the government proposes plans to reduce the time students can remain in the UK.

The Australian government should extend the time an international student must spend at an institution before they can switch providers, say universities.

PhD students from countries including Iran, China and Pakistan have been waiting up to three years to obtain visas.

Education agents in India are concerned about unethical practices among university recruitment teams, including alleged incidents of bribery, favouritism and conflicts of interest. 

The money will be distributed to universities to give to students who are struggling to cope with cost of living pressures. 

Demand from international students is exceeding pre-covid levels at some institutions, with Indian students driving the rebound.