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High proportion of international students in Australia applied for study through agents

Benchmarking data from the Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum has indicated that approximately three quarters of international students starting university in Australia applied through an education agent.

Dunya Alruhaimi looks to international education to contribute to her home country

Dunya Alruhaimi is from Iraq, and is living and studying as an international student in Armidale.

End Exploitation of International Students

International students are frequently victims of workplace exploitation. Dr Joanna Howe from the University of Adelaide fiercely calls for top class protection to end exploitation of international students.

Follow the personal story of Zaki Haidari

Cultural Perspectives continues to follow the personal story of Zaki Haidari who was awarded the International Student of the Year 2015. Zaki fled from war-torn Afghanistan and arrived in Australia as an asylum seeker with only $100 in his pocket.

Australia a popular destination for Indian students

Research by overseas education experts suggest that Australia has experienced a phase of innovation that has allowed it to remain competitive in attracting international students.

National Multicultural Women’s Conference 2016

DiverseWerks presented at the recent National Multicultural Women’s Conference 2016 on 3 November 2016. The presentation focused on the experience of women in the international student labour market in Australia.

International students who graduate in one of 21 education fields eligible for extra points

Changes to the points test have enhanced the pathway to permanent residence for international students who have completed Doctoral or Masters research-level qualifications.

Australian institutions successful in retaining international students

OECD data reveals Australian tertiary education institutions are more successful in recruiting and retaining international students than their American counterparts.

Cultural diversity and safety key issues for International students

Findings from the fifth annual survey from student recruitment firm IDP Education reveals that cultural diversity and safety are critical factors that international students consider when applying to study at an educational institution in Australia.

International students enjoying Australian student experience

New figures from the International Student Survey show that overall, international students are happy living and studying in Australia.