The Latest Breaking News from International Students

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

In a surprise move, the Coalition has announced it will vote against Labor’s bill to cap international student numbers. This follows previous Coalition comments saying it would work with universities to “put a cap on foreign students”.

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

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