Commentary: Caps on international students risk crippling Australia’s academic reputation

Cosmin Pîrv

The proposed caps could also lead to job losses and revenue shortfalls for universities in Australia, says this professor of education. SYDNEY: Australia’s proposed caps on international students risk jeopardising its regional relations, the financial viability and academic standing of its universities, and its reputation as a welcoming destination for foreign nationals. Australia has provided quality higher education to international students for decades. They have come mostly from the