Some of Australia's biggest and most prestigious universities have voiced dismay over the federal government's announcement of an international student cap.
Education Minister Jason Clare revealed on Tuesday there would be a cap of 270,000 international students across universities and vocational institutions in 2025.
"UNSW is deeply disappointed with the federal government's proposed cuts to the 2025 international student numbers for Australian universities," the spokesperson told 9News. "The proposed cuts would significantly damage the economy, the world-class Australian higher education sector and Australia's reputation, and would reduce domestic student opportunities as well as the diverse perspectives international students contribute," the spokesperson added.
"It is staggering that we continue to have this debate while there is apparently no serious intent to address really major reform issues."The highest-paying jobs in 2024 that don't need degreesMonash University in Melbourne, which is home to about 29,900 international students, said it would support its students when the cap comes into effect.
And Sydney University told 9News it would "assess the likely impact on our core operations of education and research" and on the community.
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