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Australia is no longer top pick for international students, but why?

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Australia has lost its status as the preferred study destination for international students, according to research by the international student organisation IDP. The findings, drawn from a survey of over 11,500 prospective and current international students from 117 countries, cite factors such as education quality, job opportunities, and cost-effectiveness as key influencers of students' decisions. Jane Li, IDP's Regional Operations Director for Australasia and Japan, highlights that the United States has now taken the lead position.


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