This article highlights significant updates in Australian education policies for international students, including changes in concurrent enrolment rules, increased financial requirements for student visas, the establishment of the VET Integrity Unit, and new measures to ensure the integrity of the education system. These changes reflect the Australian Government's commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience for international students and maintaining the standards of its significant education export industry.

This article provides essential updates and information for international students considering or currently studying in Australia. Covering the latest news from 2023, it includes details on extended post-study work rights, changes in student visa work hour limits, insights into the popularity of Australian education among international students.

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Under the Albanese government's directive, Australia has rolled out significant reforms to fortify the integrity of its international education sector. These measures, ranging from curbing concurrent enrolment misuse to revising financial prerequisites for student visas, underscore the nation's commitment to ensuring quality education and safeguarding students from potential exploitation. Future strategies, encapsulated in the forthcoming Migration Strategy, promise further advancements in this direction.

If you need another reason to study in Australia, this information will give you an added bonus! Particularly if you’re thinking to stay on in Australia to work after your studies to get some Australian work experience.

We are thrilled to announce that The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has entered the top 100 universities worldwide, rising 47 places to 90th in the key global QS World University Rankings.

The University performed well in the research paper citation, and the academic and employer reputation indicators in the QS World University Rankings.

The University of Southern Queensland continues to climb the international rankings, this time in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

Macquarie University has achieved its highest ever position in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 65 places to secure a global ranking position of 130 in the world.

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Griffith University's International Scholarship Program 2024-2026

Australian Institute of Business Intelligence (AIBI) has a fantastic Scholarship offer for September 2023 commencing students.

Australian Universities have once again ranked well in all five broad subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject this year against over 1,600 institutions from 93 countries.

On 22 February 2023, the Australian Government announced that International graduates with eligible qualifications will gain an additional two years of post-study work rights from 1 July 2023. The government also revealed the cap on working hours will be increased from 40 hours per fortnight to 48 hours per fortnight from the same date for International students.

BROWNS English Language School has a new exclusive offer for Southeast Asian students for a limited time in 2023.

A new Australian-first program will help address shortages in the labour market by connecting international students studying in the Sydney region directly with NSW employers across the nation’s largest and most diverse state economy.

The Australian Government is streamlining requirements for temporary visa applicants to enter Australia.

Australia has performed well in the Times Higher Education University Rankings for 2023 yet again.

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Each year, QS ranks the best cities in the world for studying abroad – considering a range of factors including affordability, desirability, and the opinions of current students. Melbourne has improved by one position this year to 5th and Sydney remains at 9th

A Curtin University astrophysicist has been recognised by Australia’s professional body for astronomical research for her significant contribution to advancing a greater understanding of the Universe through research.

NSW has Australia’s strongest startup ecosystem, world-leading universities and an unparalleled opportunity to attract major new investment, according to the latest NSW Innovation and Productivity Scorecard.

Study Gold Coast are offering $500 travel grants for new International Students

The return of fully vaccinated eligible visa holders, including students, to Australia has been paused until 15 December 2021 to enable further information to be gathered on the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Congratulations to 2021 SA Scientist of the Year, Professor Shizeng Qiao from The University of Adelaide 👏

International students who are vaccinated with the Coronavac (Sinovac), Covishield (AstraZeneca/Serum Institute of India) and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines in their home countries will be able to re-enter Australia when travel restrictions are eased.

Singaporean students who are fully vaccinated will be able to return to Australia from 21 November under a pilot program announced by the Australian Government.

The University of Melbourne is one of the latest Victorian institutions to get behind COVID-19 vaccinations, announcing it will require everyone on campus to be fully vaccinated against the virus.

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To support the delivery of essential services across Australia, the Australian Government is now allowing student visa holders to work beyond their usual work hour limits in key sectors.