Falling international student numbers create ‘massive problems’ for Australian universities, expert warns

Immigration debate and visa uncertainty are putting students off and increasing pressure on budgetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUniversity leaders warn they’re struggling to fill international student places due to visa uncertainty and heated political debate on immigration, with regional areas hit the hardest amid concern that financial deficits could affect domestic students.The latest numbers from the Department of Education in October show on average unive