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10 October 2026

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

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

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

Immigration debate and visa uncertainty is putting students off and increasing pressure on budgets 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 reached more than 80% capacity, all in capital cities.

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