Australia may face further dip in international student numbers as visa demand weakens, costs rise
Published on: April 23, 2026, 10:52 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Australia's international student numbers are projected to decline due to increased visa costs and higher refusal rates, impacting ELICOS and VET sectors. While higher education enrolments saw a rise, falling demand from China and high rejection rates from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are creating significant challenges for the nation's education pipeline.
