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Falling international student numbers create ‘massive problems’ for Australian universities, expert warns

Global Published 11 October 2026, 00:00 · archived 10 Oct 2026

Immigration debate and visa uncertainty is putting students off and increasing pressure on budgetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUniversity leaders warn they’re struggling to fill international student places due to visa uncertainty and heated political debate on immigration, with regional areas hit the hardest and concern that financial deficits could affect domestic students.The latest numbers from the Department of Education in October show on average universities are filling just two-thirds of their allocated places, and just five public universities have reache...

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