Key Points
Australia has reached a historic milestone in its international student population, surpassing 700,000 for the first time in history..
According to data released by the home affairs department, there were 713,144 international students in Australia as of February 29..
In response to the growing student population, the Albanese government has initiated measures outlined in the migration review, including lifting English language requirements for student visas and introducing a genuine student test to deter non-genuine applicants...
Despite the record number of international students, government data also reveals a surge in visa rejections, with over 50,000 applications rejected in the three months leading up to February..
The shift in preferences among prospective international students is evident, with a survey indicating a move away from major destinations like Canada, the UK, and Australia towards smaller countries such as New Zealand, Germany, and the US..
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