Australia

Australia's international education sector will have to batten down the hatches following Labor's win in this weekend's federal election, warns Ian Pratt.

In a major development, two prestigious public research universities have announced plans to open campuses in Mumbai. 

Sector leaders have expressed mixed views after Anthony Albanese's decisive win in Australia's federal election this weekend.

The Language Academy, an Australian language school with campuses in the Gold Coast and Sydney, has been placed into liquidation and has ceased operations.

IDP's latest Emerging Futures research reveals international students are prioritising job readiness over rankings, as career outcomes take centre stage in study abroad decisions.

Australian universities and officials have denied resurfaced claims that they have placed enrolment restrictions on students from certain Indian states.

Following in the footsteps of the Coalition's pledged changes to post-study work visas and visa fees, Australia's ruling Labor Party has announced a similar plan ahead of this week's federal election.

As I settle into a new role within the UK higher education sector, I reflect on what political changes could be round the corner as we head back to work for the summer term.

As the federal election approaches, Australia’s ELICOS sector has hit out at the Coalition’s latest pledge to hike visa fees – calling the move "fatal" for the industry.

With Australia’s federal election set for May 3, the sector braces for impact amid speculation over the Coalition’s proposed 30% cap on international enrolments.

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.