Number of international student placements in Australia to increase by 2026

The education sector has welcomed the announcement of additional international students coming to Australia next year.

Asian young adult women, international students spending time together on university campus, diversity and multiculturalism in higher education Credit: BlessedSelections/Getty Images

Key Points

• Education Minister Jason Clare has announced that 25,000 more international students will be allowed to enter and study in Australia starting next year.
• However, this increase comes with certain conditions.
• The National Planning Level will be set at 295,000 international student placements by 2026, as part of the government's more “sustainable” and long-term strategy.

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