University of Melbourne Opposes International Student Caps

Published on June 23, 2024

The University of Melbourne announced its opposition to the Albanese government’s plans to impose an international student cap on universities and vocational schools in an attempt to curb immigration levels in Australia. According to the University of Melbourne, the proposed international student cap will “wreak havoc” on the education sector and harm Australia’s reputation among international students. “These caps are penalising the sector for a temporary, larger-than-expected increase in student numbers due primarily to the pandemic lag effect. Already the number of international students granted visas to come to Australia has decreased dramatically, with student visa grants down 34 percent in March compared to the same time in 2023,” said Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Global, Culture, and Engagement) Professor Michael Wesley in a statement....

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