Thousands of international students are back, but are some working too hard?

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Credit: SBS-Sandra Fulloon

Australian universities are a top choice for international students, especially from India, with more than 100,000 already enrolled.


Key Points
  • Many full-time international students are juggling multiple jobs and some are also expected to send money home.
  • To get a study visa in Australia, applicants must prove they can support themselves.
  • In the last six months of 2022, the Department of Home Affairs says 44,000 student visa applications came from India, surpassing China at almost 39,000.

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