An ABC survey of the elite ‘Group of Eight’ universities in Australia reveals a significant contrast in the universities’ perspectives on international student intake.
Australian National University revealed it will place a reduced cap on total intake, which will affect the recent growth driven by international students.
However, universities in New South Wales, Queensland and Adelaide have pledged to continue the same level of intake.
Chief executive of the Group of Eight universities, Vicki Thomson,highlighted the benefits of international enrolments, but noted financial over-reliance leaves the education industry vulnerable.