Study Abroad: Australia’s Cap on International Students

The education minister of Jason Clare has announced that a new cap on international student enrollments will soon replace ministerial direction 107. More details will be shared in the upcoming week. Specifications of the new cap will be revealed soon. The number of international students in Australia has increased from 521,831 to 810,960. Ministerial Direction 107 was introduced to prioritize visa processing for students applying to low-risk institutions. 

A quick capping on the admissions of international students admissions could lead to mass job losses cautioned by Australian universities. This policy addresses community concerns over high post-COVID migration numbers aggravating a national housing shortage. 

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In July, it was announced that the application visa fees for international students by 125% bringing the total cost to A$1,600 per application. The final details of the policy are yet to be confirmed. The caps is expected to come into effect from 1st Jan, 2025. 

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As said by Sheehy the government should now go further and revoke the ministerial direction 107 to stem the financial impact it continues to cause and allow universities to operate in a more stable and certain environment that offers equity and diversity of international students among universities. 

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