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International student numbers reach new high

The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales Source: AAP

The number of international students studying in Australia rose by more than 10 per cent last year to its highest level ever. Image: The University of New South Wales (AAP)


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By Jarni Blakkarly

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The number of international students studying in Australia rose by more than 10 per cent last year to its highest level ever. Image: The University of New South Wales (AAP)


New statistics released by the Federal Department of Education and Training show there were 554,000 international students in the country in 2016.

 

But as the sector booms, some have raised concerns that services and conditions for students are not keeping up.

 


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