Australia

Stakeholders in Australia have hit out at the 2025/26 federal budget, citing lack of investment in Australia's international education sector.

The international education sector is mourning the sudden death of Saskia Loer Hansen, who was deputy vice-chancellor international and engagement and interim general director of RMIT Vietnam.

The Lygon Group unpacks a development that has seen some Australian universities receive the 'Dear Colleague' letter from the US Department of Education about new expectations for recipients of students on federal financial aid.

Higher education leaders in key markets expect to significantly reduce their investment in different areas of student recruitment, according to a major new survey of sector leaders.

As the federal election approaches, the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) is urging the incoming government to adequately support international education, presenting key calls to action.

Deakin University and Lancaster University have officially launched their joint international campus in West Java, Indonesia.

The shadow education minister has vowed that a Coalition government would enforce strict caps on international student enrolments while criticising the Albanese government’s education policies.

The multi-sector education provider, Education Centre of Australia, is the latest to capitalise on India's growing interest among UK and Australian universities.

With Australia's federal election on the horizon, education minister Jason Clare took the stage at the Universities Australia Solutions Summit, using the platform to outline Labor's vision for sector reform.

The Group of Eight has issued a policy briefing in response to an economic outlook report warning of a weakening of Australia's education exports.

As policy changes reshape major study destinations and emerging markets grow, the Social Source is transforming how teams, institutions, and government bodies listen to and understand international student sentiment.

Speaking at The PIE Live India 2025, Austrade's South Asia head, Monica Kennedy, noted major education and research initiatives between Australia and India.

The edtech company HEX has expanded in its native Australia after signing a deal to acquire EntryLevel, headquartered in Sydney.

In Australia, the leader of the Opposition has set out his party's intention to cap international student numbers and cut migration in his pre-election pitch.

The PIE News hears from prominent voices in higher education about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Australia’s universities.