Viewpoints
Opinion

Australian Universities Should Provide Top of the Line Education to Their ‘Cash Cows’

Australian Universities Should Provide Top of the Line Education to Their ‘Cash Cows’
International students pose for a photograph with university representatives after arriving at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 6, 2021. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
|Updated:
0:00
Commentary

Alex Chevrolle, director of external relations at education provider Study Group Australia, recently argued that the Labor government should develop a new funding strategy to ensure that universities do not have to depend on fluctuating and decreasing international student fees. It is well-known that international students pay higher enrolment fees than domestic students. The income generated by the fees paid by international students supports universities’ research and teaching projects.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
Author
Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Related Topics