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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changes to the points test have enhanced the pathway to permanent residence for international students who have completed Doctoral or Masters research-level qualifications.
OECD data reveals Australian tertiary education institutions are more successful in recruiting and retaining international students than their American counterparts.
