Australia’s international student cap legislation stalls as Coalition opposes bill
The Australian government’s proposed Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Bill, which sought to introduce caps on international student enrolments, has failed to pass in the Senate. With opposition from both the Coalition and the Greens, the bill is unlikely to progress – a development welcomed by the international education sector. This paves the way […]
Australian government expounds on cap exemptions
In August, the Australian government announced the National Planning Level (NPL) – a plan to cap international enrolments to 270,000 in the calendar year. The cap applies to “new student commencements,” and is divided between the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors. In its initial proclamation, the government listed several cohorts that […]
Understanding Australia’s indicative public university caps
On the third day of the ESOS Bill hearing on 6 September, the Australian government released its proposed enrolment caps for public universities. This gave a peek into indicative allocations of the 270,000 cap on new student commencements, called the National Planning Level (NPL), announced on 27 August. Caps for public universities The Australia […]
Australia announces 270k cap on international enrolments
On 27 August, the Australian government announced a cap on international enrolments. Formally referred to as the National Planning Level (NPL), the cap is set at 270,000 for the calendar year and is divided between the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors. It applies to “new student commencements,” which counts the first […]
Visa updates in Asia-Pacific
Last updated: 27 August 2024 With the ever-changing international education landscape, it’s important to stay updated on the latest visa and immigration news of key study-abroad destinations. This guide details visa updates for international students in Asia-Pacific, particularly Australia and New Zealand. Australia In most cases, international students in Australia must obtain a Subclass […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm as it drastically changes the way people live and work in the 21st century. The industry is constantly innovating, opening up plenty of work opportunities for those involved in and passionate about technology. Getting into a promising AI career starts with building a strong foundation on […]
Australia implements immediate increase in student visa application fees
Effective 1 July 2024, an increase in student visa application fees in Australia shall be implemented. It now costs AUS $1,600 — a significant 225% jump from the previous fee of AUS $710. The Australian government announced the change through an official release stating that “the increase reflects the increasing value of education in Australia […]
Australia moves to end ‘visa hopping’
The Australian government is introducing new restrictions to end ‘visa hopping.’ In a recent media release, Minister for Home Affairs Hon Claire O’Neil announced the closure of two temporary visa pathways. As of 1 July, Visitor Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa holders cannot apply for Student Visas onshore. That is, they can’t change visas from […]
Australia reverses age limit for post-higher education work streams
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs has recently announced that the maximum age limit for post-higher education work visas will remain 50 years old for foreign PhD and master’s research degree students, after updating visa policy changes set to take effect on 1 July 2024. Changes to past announcements Last December 2023, an age limit […]
Tips for processing an Australian student visa
Embarking on an educational adventure in Australia is an exciting prospect for many international students. The first step to realizing this dream lies in successfully processing an Australian student visa. The journey for these aspiring students begins as they wonder how to get a student visa in Australia, which comes with a string of specific […]