recently, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has announced that they will be temporarily suspending international student intake for 2025, placing newly submitted applications on a “waiting list” and offers will be made gradually depending on program availability.
This decision aims to prevent potential oversigning in light of Australia’s proposed international student intakes, which are slated to start in 2025. The Australian Parliament is set to discuss amending the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act in an effort to regulate international enrollment. If implemented, some top universities like the National University of Australia and University of Melbourne might face an 14% reduction in international student intakes in 2025.
Despite the challenges in the higher education sector, UNSW has seen its demand for admissions skyrocketed in recent years, ranking 3rd in Australia and 19th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2025, with an increased reputation, quality services and a coveted spot for students.
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This is not the first institution to halt international student recruitment, according to the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, since the Australian Government has declared its intent to limit intake of international students. With this bill expected to spark heated debate, it wouldn’t be a surprise for other institutions to follow suite. Australia’s Education Committee is expected to discuss potential changes in student enrollment before the year ends.
Statistics from Australia’s Education Ministry show as of July 2022, the number of foreign students studying in the nation reached almost 944.000, with a noteworthy 14% increase against the same period last year. Vietnam accounts for just over 44.000 students, placing 5th in the list – a testament to the institution’s appeal.