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International student caps are set to pass parliament, ushering in a new era of bureaucratic control

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.

The Conversation

Senate backs international student cap bill but wants to remove power over Australian course enrolment limits

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

The Guardian - AU

RBA sounds warning on international student cap

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

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Canada has always had a ‘tap on, tap off’ immigration policy aimed primarily at filling jobs

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.

The Conversation

Some U.S. Schools Are Reportedly Cashing In on Degrees That Double as Work Visas for International Students

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

Latin Times

Five reasons why French business schools should value international students

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…

The Conversation

International students say ‘we’ve not come illegally’ after Peter Dutton makes ‘boat arrivals’ comparison

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

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'They're Scammers': Netizens React To Shocking 13K International Students Applying For Asylum In Canada This Year

A growing number of international students (over 12,000 in 2023) are seeking asylum in Canada after arriving on study permits.

International Business Times UK

International student caps could be turning property investors off Canberra

'The problem we face is uncertainty.'

The Canberra Times

Dutton’s anti-immigration stance is a symptom of a deep failure in Australian public policy

When Australia’s politicians can’t get the settings right for economic growth, they blame migrants and international students.

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Guardian Essential poll: more voters blaming Albanese government for interest rate rises

However poll shows majority back Labor’s plan to cap international students enrolments in tertiary education

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: 15 Australian universities to have their international student cap slashed

University of Sydney and University of Melbourne’s 2025 caps both reduced by 7%, to 11,900 and 9,300 international students respectively

The Guardian - AU

Labour’s ‘change of tone’ revives foreign students’ interest in UK universities

Admissions officers report rise in number of inquiries from international students since general election

The Guardian - UK

Scottish universities seek to ‘reduce exposure’ amid concern over reliance on China

Efforts are under way to “broaden the cohort” of international students coming to Scottish universities in order to reduce “exposure to…

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Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.

International Business Times UK

International Student In London Struggles To Pay For Groceries: '£30 Is Not A Big Deal For You, But Is A Week's Worth Of Groceries For Me'

As an international student from India, Varisha Tariq encountered substantial financial challenges while pursuing her studies in the UK.

The Conversation

Australia’s approach to international student caps is even more radical than in the UK and Canada

This week, Education Minister Jason Clare made an announcement that could reshape the landscape of international education in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Plan to cap international students ‘fundamentally destructive’ for state’s finances, Victorian treasurer says

Tim Pallas warns of an ‘adverse effect’ as the Albanese government faces opposition from the Greens and its own state ranks

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‘International students have been scapegoats’: three perspectives on Australia’s proposed overseas student caps

The federal government’s higher education reforms have attracted criticism from across the sector

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Treasurer breaks ranks, slams 'destructive' student cap

Federal government plans to cap the number of international students at university have been labelled 'destructive' by Victoria's treasurer.

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Greens plan $296bn ‘big corporations’ tax grab

The Greens are banking on being able to withhold supply as they propose a swathe of huge new taxes on corporate profits, and 22,000 international students will be prevented from studying in Australia under the new cap.

The Conversation

The government will cap new international students at 270,000 in 2025. But this number may not be reached

After months of speculation, the federal government has announced what the cap will be for international students in Australia.

Al Jazeera

Australia caps international student numbers amid discontent over housing

Education minister says enrolments to be limited to 270,000 in 2025 in bid to create ‘a better and a fairer system’.

AAP

Warnings student cap could hurt economy and research

Plans to cap international student numbers will "apply a handbrake" to one of the nation's biggest exports, the peak university body warns.

Newcastle Herald

Why international student caps at sandstone universities will be a win for Newcastle

More international students are likely to study in Newcastle.

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