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3 October 2026

Australia's new student visa measures are now in effect: What Indian applicants need to know about changed rules

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Australia's new student visa measures are now in effect: What Indian applicants need to know about changed rules

Indian students in Australia face new student visa rules effective October 2, 2026.

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