Victoria is looking to “boost” its connections with overseas students by opening two new study hubs in Vietnam and Malaysia.

The Australian government has endorsed Victoria’s international student arrival plan, which the state submitted to the federal government in October.

Australia is considering doubling the migration points for professional year programs and extending post-study work rights for offshore studies in flexible new study visa options.

Pilot programs to return international students to Australia's shores will "hopefully build confidence", ahead of "significant numbers coming in" next year, the country's minister for Education and Youth has suggested.

International students in Victoria, Australia are living in insecure housing that is often unsafe and are at risk of financial exploitation.

La Trobe University in Melbourne has lost some $165 million in revenue as a result of fewer enrolments of international students, it has revealed.

The Victorian Global Education Network’s expansion in Kenya promises to usher in a stronger connection to prospective students in the African country.  

The Victorian coroner has recommended better coordination of mental health and wellbeing support of international students, but acknowledged .