International students unable to enter Australia are suffering from depression, anxiety and thoughts of self-harm, a new survey from CISA has found. 

Australia is losing South Asian students to the UK, Canada and the US, with industry insiders predicting the trend will continue into 2022.

Australia must reduce international student fees and improve post-study work options if it wants to be a destination of choice in a post-Covid-19 world, delegates heard at the recent AAERI virtual convention.

There is a pipeline of Indian students and students do want to travel – they just want clarity on how and what can happen

South Asian education agents are frustrated by non-academic based scholarships which they see as fee discounts, according to an independent report from AAERI. Providers should also consider their contracted agent as colleagues, rather than business partners.

AAERI has warned members to use sub-agents for lead generation only, in a bid to prevent damage to the Australian education brand in India.

India graduates who complete part of their Australian degree with a pathway provider will now have their qualifications officially recognised back home for the first time, in a significant boost for returning students’ employment and prospects.

Agents and experts warned the publication of agent performance data by the Australian DET could create an unfair marketing advantage, as Canberra asks for feedback.