Int’l ‘should not dominate HE funds’ in Australia
Fees from international students should not be the main source of funding at universities but it will always be key for finances, an Australian shadow minister has said.
Fees from international students should not be the main source of funding at universities but it will always be key for finances, an Australian shadow minister has said.
In an exclusive interview with The PIE, Australian MP Julian Hill has signalled that the country is in a “transition period” when it comes to visa issuance as it is applying enhanced scrutiny to visa applications.
Studying abroad is considered to be a life-changing experience for a young person and thanks to the global pandemic, there is far greater emphasis on supporting students to make strong connections as early as possible in their study journeys
A third of prospective students are "open to reconsidering" their preferred study destinations following policy changes in key countries, research has shown.
More funding for research could help Australian universities wean themselves off of international student revenue, the Universities Accord’s final report has signalled.
The year-long report calls for greater cohesion between vocational and higher ed and international student recruitment to be linked to skills needs - with more regional recruitment outside of major cities.
The Australian Association of Education Representatives of India has launched a petition citing concerns that “political crossfire” leading to high rates of “unfair” visa rejections or delays.
Australia's ELICOS sector is suffering what stakeholders are calling the worst visa rejection rates in almost two decades.