Fewer students overall. Different stories by sector.

What changed

The September data release records 687,810 international students in the year to June, down 7% year-on-year. Higher-education enrolments grew 2%, while ELICOS enrolments fell 27%. Student numbers and enrolments are different measures: one person can take multiple courses.

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The MIGR8 perspective

national totals cannot tell you which course is right for you.

Your next move

Compare course outcomes, costs and entry requirements. Use the figures as context, not as a prediction of your visa result.

Explore the source

Department of Education — monthly student data

Original MIGR8 summary based on the linked source. Rules and circumstances can change. Other case outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.