CheapCharlie
Norm Smith Medallist
- Jun 12, 2015
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- Sydney
Latest stats have overseas student numbers at record highs, coming in at just over 600,000
It is turning into a backdoor entry to Australia to work illegally (or legally at 20 hours per week - unlimited outside school term)
The road to PR is made easier for students studying certain subjects. Post grads (in certain fields) gain 2 year temporary PR visa after completion of their degree to try and find a job . Degrees are being promoted as a pathway to PR.
Taking away the top 8 Unis, educational standards have to be dropping at the smaller Unis. In a few more years employers will be avoiding graduates form some institutions, while if you are a domestic student, you will be avoiding enrolling at that Uni too.
Some of our Top 8 universities are at around 40% overseas enrolments now
https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2019/05/international-student-visa-numbers-skyrocket/
https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2018/12/domestic-uni-students-crowded-foreign-students/
It is turning into a backdoor entry to Australia to work illegally (or legally at 20 hours per week - unlimited outside school term)
The road to PR is made easier for students studying certain subjects. Post grads (in certain fields) gain 2 year temporary PR visa after completion of their degree to try and find a job . Degrees are being promoted as a pathway to PR.
Taking away the top 8 Unis, educational standards have to be dropping at the smaller Unis. In a few more years employers will be avoiding graduates form some institutions, while if you are a domestic student, you will be avoiding enrolling at that Uni too.
Some of our Top 8 universities are at around 40% overseas enrolments now
https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2019/05/international-student-visa-numbers-skyrocket/
https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2018/12/domestic-uni-students-crowded-foreign-students/