
The issuance of student visas in Australia reached a record high last year.
According to Home Affairs statistics, nearly 17,000 visas were granted to international university students in November alone.
India has taken the lead in the number of student visa approvals.
In 2023, a total of 746,000 foreign students entered Australia, with China, India, and Nepal being the top source countries.
The Home Affairs Minister expressed concern that some students from South Asian countries are using the student visa system primarily for employment rather than education.
To address this issue, the government plans to strengthen regulations on international student recruitment.
As part of these efforts, Australia has recently implemented policies such as doubling visa fees and increasing financial requirements for applicants to curb the rise in international student admissions.