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Top Indian agents with most Australian p’ships

The PIE News

Universities in Australia are working with more than 230 agencies across India, with some 150 counselling companies partnering with at least two institutions, according to new analysis by The PIE News. IDP Education and Global Reach partner with all 40 universities that reported their agent partners online.

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Revealed: Australian universities’ top agencies working onshore

The PIE News

There are more than 430 agencies and student recruitment companies working onshore in Australia that have at least two university partners, new research by The PIE News has found. KOKOS International is also listed by 39 universities.

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Slow visa approval rates add to strain at Australian universities

The PIE News

Historically low visa approval rates for international students could dent Australia’s appeal at a time when it should be gaining an advantage over other competitor destinations, stakeholders have indicated. It introduces a new level of uncertainty for students,” he said. Their visas are yet to be processed.

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China: 11 agents work with 30+ Australian unis

The PIE News

Eleven agencies across China are recruiting on behalf of at least 30 universities in Australia, new research by The PIE News has found. Previous data has found that 73% of international students from China looking to study in Australia used an agent to help them apply and enrol on courses in 2018.

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Australian sector braces as new visa requirements come in

The PIE News

The Australian government has said that recent international student visa grants are down by 35% on the previous year due to its actions since September. English Australia said the announcements from government “appear to have been rushed out” following the Australian Bureau of Statistics net migration figures.

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Students losing amid “confusing, unfair” visa policy

The PIE News

The Australian Association of Education Representatives of India has launched a petition citing concerns that students are being caught in a “political crossfire” leading to high rates of “unfair” visa rejections or delays. The document also notes there are top CEOs of Indian origin in Australia “driving change” in the country’s businesses.

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Scholarships and closer ties for ASEAN & Aus

The PIE News

Scholarships and fellowships for students from ASEAN were launched at an overarching bilateral summit between Australia and Southeast Asia. Prime minister Anthony Albanese announced during the Australia ASEAN Summit on March 4-7 that over 75 scholarships, called Aus4ASEAN will be provided as part of a new era of partnership with the region.