Universities

The Government wants international student enrolments capped at 270,000 next year.
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International students could be capped at 270,000 next year

The Government wants international student enrolments capped at 270,000 next year, in a bid to reduce migration.

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Victorian universities flag concerns about international student caps

The University of Melbourne and Monash University commissioned an analysis of the impacts of the proposed caps.

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Australian university staff have been underpaid by $382 million

The total amount could surpass $400 million by the end of the year, according to the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU).

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Best universities in Australia according to QS rankings

These are the best universities in Australia from QS World University Rankings for 2025, with three universities making the global top 20.

HECS overhaul
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HECS needs an overhaul, says expert panel

An independent review of Australia’s higher education system has called for an overhaul of the national student debt system, HECS.

placement poverty
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An expert panel says it’s time to end ‘placement poverty’

Students who complete placements as part of their degree shouldn’t suffer ‘placement poverty’, according to an expert panel.

fee-free prep courses
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Could fee-free prep courses help more people get to uni?

An independent review has called for better access to higher education for students who didn’t complete high school. This includes more fee-free places in uni prep courses.

national student ombudsman
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What is the new national student ombudsman?

Australian universities in India
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India expansion on the cards for universities

Six Australian universities have agreed to investigate the possibility of adding campuses in India. It comes during a visit to the country.

sexual violence at Australian universities
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Fresh calls to address sexual violence at Australian universities

A student safety body for unis has been put forward in a national open letter. It’s targeted at addressing sexual violence around campuses.

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