The Latest Breaking News from International Students

Both major parties want to reduce immigration – particularly by international students. So why the Coalition backflip on Labor’s bill?

As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.

The federal government’s controversial plan to limit international student numbers is now almost certain to win parliamentary approval. But it looks like there will be some changes to the original bill introduced in May.

Committee notes concern about ‘practicaity’ of imposing limits on numbers amid financial losses for universities

Plans to impose a limit of 270,000 international students at universities have triggered concern from the Reserve Bank for economic growth.

The federal government will soon announce its immigration plan and immigration levels for the next three years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have already signalled, however, that the number of immigrants will decline from the levels of the past several years.

Schools compete for students by making requirements as flexible as possible, raising concerns that lax standards could jeopardize their immigration status.

France remains a top destination for higher education. According to Campus France, 412,087 foreign students enrolled in French institutions for the 2022-2023 academic year – a 3% increase from the previous year and a 17% rise over five years. They represent 14% of students enrolled in higher education. Although France…

Opposition leader’s comments prompt warnings ‘unwelcome atmosphere’ will deter people from studying in Australia