Australia doubles student visa fees to curb migration, Indians likely to be hit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees to curb migration, Indians likely to be hit

India Today  

The Australian government has significantly increased the fees for international students, more than doubling the cost from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600. Furthermore, temporary visa holders, such as those on Temporary Graduate, Visitor, and Maritime Crew visas, will no longer be eligible to apply for a student visa while they are in Australia. The fee increase makes applying for an Australian student visa significantly more expensive than in competitor countries like the US and Canada, where fees are approximately $185 and CAD 150, respectively, reported Reuters. The government announced it is closing loopholes in visa regulations that allowed foreign students to repeatedly extend their stay in Australia. Australia has increased the minimum savings needed for a student visa from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710.

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Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians
5 days, 17 hours ago

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

India Today  

The Australian government will use a legal workaround to limit the number of international students, a move expected to significantly affect Indian students, for whom Australia is one of the top destinations for higher studies. AUSTRALIA'S MOVE COMES AMID RECORD MIGRATION The move comes amid rising public concerns over record migration levels, with net immigration reaching an all-time high of …

Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration
1 week, 4 days ago

Indians remain top immigrants to Australia despite fall in net migration

India Today  

The net number of overseas migrants to Australia dropped to 4,46,000 in the financial year 2023-24, compared to 5,36,000 in 2022-23, marking the first decline since the country re-opened its borders after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, Indians topped the chart for arrivals to Australia, primarily due to the large number …

Indian government raises concerns on Australia's 125% student visa fee hike
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian government raises concerns on Australia's 125% student visa fee hike

India Today  

Australia has doubled its student visa fees from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600, effective July 1, 2024. However, stricter visa policies, including the increased fee, have contributed to a sharp 56% decline in visas issued to Indian students between October 2023 and August 2024. AUSTRALIA VISA REQUIREMENTS The additional visa requirements from Australia that has made it harder for students …

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India raises concern as Australia increases student visa fee by over 100% to approx ₹87,731

Live Mint  

The Indian government said it has raised concerns over the Australian government’s decision to more than double the international student visa fee, from AUD 710 to AUD 1600, effective July 1, 2024. In a written reply to a query about the recent increase in student visa fees, Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed that the Australian …

Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia hiked international student visa fee from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 from Jul 1: Govt

Hindustan Times  

The fee for international student visas was increased by Australia from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600 with effect from July 1, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday. The hike in visa fees is expected to pose financial challenges to international students, including those from India, intending to pursue their studies in Australia, the minister further said. The written reply of …

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms
1 month, 1 week ago

Many Indian students plan to go to Europe, Australia for studies after Canada restricts visa norms

India TV News  

In recent days, various visa agents have witnessed an upsurge in Indian students going to Europe and Australia for higher studies after changes in Canada’s visa guidelines that no longer appear as welcoming as before. It should be noted that Canada last week ended its fast-track student visa regime under which many Indian students went to study in that country …

From Australia to Poland, how visa changes are making studying abroad more difficult and expensive
3 months, 3 weeks ago

From Australia to Poland, how visa changes are making studying abroad more difficult and expensive

Firstpost  

New Zealand and Australia have doubled their student visa fees with the latter cutting its intake of international students by 20,000 and tightening up English language requirements, while the UK has barred international students from bringing their families over. Australia has doubled its student visa fees and cut its intake of international students, while the UK has changed its rules …

Australia limits international student enrolment to 2,70,000
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia limits international student enrolment to 2,70,000

The Hindu  

Australia will accept only 2,70,000 overseas students in 2025, the country’s education ministry announced Tuesday. “Subject to the passage of legislation before the Parliament, it will set a National Planning Level for new international student commencements of 270,000 for calendar year 2025,” says the media release published by the Australian Education Ministry on Tuesday. This system has given advantage to …

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia caps foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown

Hindustan Times  

Australia will limit the number of foreign students to 270,000 in 2025 as part of a migration crackdown. Support for migration in Australia has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to a poll released by Essential Under the policy, the government will cap new international students at 145,000 for universities and 95,000 for the skills training sector, …

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four charts

ABC  

The international education industry is big business. On Tuesday, they finally had some answers: The number of international students able to start their studies next year will be capped at 270,000 across the higher education and vocational sector under the government's planned reform, with individual limits to be placed on specific providers. "Even without legislative powers to cap international students, …

Australia doubles student visa fees: The impact on Indian students explained
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia doubles student visa fees: The impact on Indian students explained

Firstpost  

Australia has increased visa fees for international students, making it costlier for them to study in the country. Australia’s visa reforms Australia’s hike in student visa fees has made it highest compared to countries like Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Australian government suggests that “temporary graduates should depart Australia at the end of their …

Indian Students Aspiring To Study In Australia Could Be Impacted By Its Student Visa Fee Hike: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Students Aspiring To Study In Australia Could Be Impacted By Its Student Visa Fee Hike: Report

News 18  

Indian students, who make up the second largest group of foreign students in Australia, will likely be impacted by the new rules brought forth by the Australian government with respect to international student visas, the Hindustan Times said in a report. “The changes coming into force today will help restore integrity to our international education system, and create a migration …

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Oz Tightens Curbs on Indian Students Seeking Studies in Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Making it more difficult for Indian students seeking admissions in its universities, the Australian government has further raised the financial threshold required for obtaining a student visa. The clampdown on student visas is said to be part of Australia's broader strategy to halve its annual immigration intake, amidst a scenario where visas granted to Indian students plummeted by 48% …

Australia tightens student visa rules, savings threshold raised: Here is how it will affect Indian applicants
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia tightens student visa rules, savings threshold raised: Here is how it will affect Indian applicants

Live Mint  

The Australian government has recently tightened the norms for international students applying for a visa to enter the country, and the new rules will come into force from Friday, May 10. As per the updated regulations, the minimum threshold amount needed as savings to enter the country on a student visa has been increased substantially. “The financial capacity requirement has …

Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit

India Today  

In what could hit Indian students planning to study in Australia, the government of Anthony Albanese has announced another significant change to its visa requirements for international students. The changes include requiring international students to show proof of savings of at least AUD29,710 to qualify for a student visa. Australia's massive crackdown on student visas in its effort to cut …

Australia Student Visa: ‘No Further Stay’ clause, other new rules to be imposed from March 23. Details here
9 months ago

Australia Student Visa: ‘No Further Stay’ clause, other new rules to be imposed from March 23. Details here

Live Mint  

Australia Student Visa: The Australian government has tightened student visa rules in the country for foreign students to reduce the overall inflow of migrants. AUSTRALIA TIGHTENS GRIP ON STUDENT IMMIGRATION Among several measures, the Australian government will introduce the ‘Genuine Student Test’. According to reports, the measures for Australia student visa are slated to be imposed from this Saturday, March …

Overseas Indian Students Losing Rs 548 Billion In Forex Fees, US Most Costly: Study
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Overseas Indian Students Losing Rs 548 Billion In Forex Fees, US Most Costly: Study

News 18  

A study conducted by Wise, the global technology company, highlighted the significant financial challenges faced by Indian students when pursuing higher education abroad. Beyond tuition fees and living expenses, Wise’s research revealed that Indian international students are also losing around Rs 548 billion in foreign exchange fees, an often overlooked expense. The research ranked the 10 most expensive destinations to …

Australia announces new rules for Student, Work visa. Here’s list of changes
1 year ago

Australia announces new rules for Student, Work visa. Here’s list of changes

Live Mint  

Australian government in order to reduce immigrant intake to the island continent have planned to introduce stringent visa rules for international students, and skilled workers entering the nation. Australia student Visa Australia government introduced new policies for Australia Student Visa. Australia Work Visa: Skills in Demand Visa The Australian government said it will introduce a new visa, the skills in …

Australian government to crack down international student visa scams
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian government to crack down international student visa scams

Live Mint  

The Australian government on October 2 stated that it is going to take strict measures to combat international student visa scams, reported IANS. Education Minister Jason Clare, Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor, and Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil jointly stated their intention to address the exploitation of Australia's visa system following a government-conducted rapid review reported Xinhua news agency. Their crackdown …

Indians set to become Australia’s largest group of foreign students
2 years, 2 months ago

Indians set to become Australia’s largest group of foreign students

The Hindu  

New student arrivals in Australia this year will see Indians become its largest group of foreign students as the intake from China sees a decline due to deteriorating ties between the two countries. As of July 2022, 96,000 Indian students were studying in Australia, forming the second largest group of foreign students after China. Though across nationalities there was a …

Australia student visa explained: Requirements and process
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia student visa explained: Requirements and process

Hindustan Times  

Indian students wishing to pursue their education in Australia require a student visa to start their studies. Australia Student Visa: The visa needed depends on the course level. What are the basic requirements for Australia student visa? What are the documents required for Australia student visa? When applying for a student visa to study in Australia, the documents required include: …

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back
2 years, 8 months ago

After COVID isolation, Australia struggles to bring students back

Al Jazeera  

Australian universities are facing huge losses as international students look elsewhere to study despite reopened borders. Last year, Pakistani student Alee Khalid paid Southern Cross University 8,000 Australian dollars to study computer science on the mutually held assumption Australia’s borders would soon reopen. The university, which is based in northern New South Wales, also pointed out the Australian government’s border …

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students
3 years, 1 month ago

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students

Al Jazeera  

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Raj Kiran Grewal, who lives in Mohali in India’s Punjab state, saw Australia as the ideal place to do her MBA. “I am really frustrated with the way the college and immigration treated the stranded overseas people including international students, and family members of the people living in Australia as well,” she added, explaining how …

Australian Universities Should Reduce Fees for Indian Students for Stronger Post-Covid Ties
4 years, 3 months ago

Australian Universities Should Reduce Fees for Indian Students for Stronger Post-Covid Ties

News 18  

Last week in India, the Association of Australian Education Representatives held a virtual convention and issued a blunt message: “reduce fees”. For some time, I have been calling for the Aussie universities to be more collaborative, set up joint degrees and post-graduate arrangements, as well as pursuing closer India relations and possibly even Indian campus opportunities. The association made three …

Australian government announce huge changes to international student visas during COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Australian government announce huge changes to international student visas during COVID-19 pandemic

Daily Mail  

Changes have been made to international student visas to support Australian jobs and keep the industry competitive amid the coronavirus pandemic. When the country closed its international borders to slow the spread of COVID-19, the education sector took a large hit Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the changes should give international students confidence in visa arrangements Student visas will …

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