The Albanese government plans to boost the number of international students studying in Australia by at least 9 percent.
Labor will increase international student places by 25,000 to 295,000 students in 2026, up from 270,000 in 2025.
Australia Increases International Student Intake by 25,000
International students transferring from schools or TAFE will not be included in the cap.
A general view of university students on campus in Melbourne, Australia, on March 26, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
