Australia Increases International Student Visa Cap by 9% to 295,000

Australia is increasing the number of international students allowed into the country.

The government is raising the cap to 295,000 by 2026.

This is after setting a limit of 270,000 in 2025.

The Education Minister made the announcement as part of a larger plan.

The government will favor students from Southeast Asia.

This is to improve relationships with countries in that region and to rely less on China for the economy.

Universities will likely be allocated with more placements.