Usap Tayo: What challenges do international students in Australia face?

Several international students from the Philippines choose Australia for their studies as scholars, but there are also many self-paying students who face various challenges.

What Challenges Do International Students in Australia Face? Credit: Envato / prathanchorruangsak

Key Points

• The number of international students in Australia reached 687,840 during the January - March 2024 period.
• According to data from the Department of Education, 34,339 of these students are from the Philippines, making them the fourth largest group.
• Some of the challenges faced by international students include financial struggles due to the high cost of living in Australia.