Universities raise international student fees

Some of the nation's biggest universities are raising their international student fees. It means students and educators are facing even more uncertain times ahead.

"I couldn't sleep when I converted the (amount) tuition fee increase in pesos" Jane, Filipino international student Source: energepic.com from Pexels

Highlights

• Three universities in Australia have confirmed an increase in their fees
• Jane returned to Sydney to finish her studies in Commercial Cookery
• 2022 tuition increases have led foreign students to look elsewhere

International students are preparing to return to campus for the first time since March 2020.

 Federal health minister Greg Hunt says Australia is reopening to international students and skilled workers from 15 December.

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