The problem with the boom in international students
Contrary to pandemic-era claims, international students are back in a big way. The Albanese government wants to clamp down on visa rorts and shonky agents, but that’s only part of the challenge.
The COVID-19 era led to predictions of an end to Australian universities’ increasing reliance on attracting ever higher numbers of international students – and the revenue they provide.
Some universities even conceded they had become too dependent on this business model, with international students accounting for 27 per cent of total university revenue, and a much higher percentage in many instances.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
