Australia has been a hot destination in higher education for international students, but with recent policy changes and growing anxiety around housing, the student journey has seen a shift, impacting intake into the top Australian universities and making the process a bit unpredictable.
As we zoom into the Southeast Asian region, we uncover what priorities drive students from this region to apply at Australian universities, how housing plays a role and what kind of career outcomes they would expect post-study.
In this report we analyse over 3k posts across social and online media to unpack:
- How shifting Australian migration policies have made policy safety the primary concern for Southeast Asian students
- The key academic and lifestyle drivers, from university reputation to post-study work rights, that influence how SEA talent chooses specific Australian universities.
- How the dual challenges of housing and stricter visa hurdles impact students’ consideration of long-term career ambitions and the overall value of higher education in Australia
Access the SEA insights report here
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