Note: This article is provided as information only, and is subject to change as policies are upda…

Note: This article is provided as information only, and is subject to change as policies are updated. It was most recently updated on July 3, 2024. For official guidance relating to Australian student visas, visit Study Australia, or the Department of Home Affairs’ Student visa page. How is the international student intake process changing in Australia? The Australian government is proposing a soft cap on the number of international students colleges and universities can accept. It’s called a “soft cap” because institutions may negotiate for more students if they build international and domestic student housing. In comparison, Canada recently placed a temporary “hard cap” on international student numbers, which was set at the national level and is much less negotiable. Further changes related to this announcement include: International students in a higher degree by research course (like a master’s degree by research or a PhD) are exempt from the incoming cap.