Australia continues to tighten visas, what should international students pay attention to?

Since the end of 2023, Australia has introduced many policies to tighten student visas and some other visas to reduce the number of immigrants to this country, ensure the quality of education and limit "virtual" international students, and prevent illegal activities.

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Ms. Clare O'Neil, Australian Minister for Home Affairs, said that from July 1, Australia will continue to have strict visa policies. Australia's new policy will no longer allow the conversion of tourist visas (visa 600) to student visas; students who own temporary work visas after graduation (visa 485) will also not be granted a second student visa.

In addition, international students graduating from university in Australia can only stay for 2-4 years with a 485 visa after graduation, instead of 4-6 years as before.

In addition, Australia will increase English requirements for international students. Instead of just taking a proficiency test to be considered for studying English in Australia, applicants now need to have a certificate of IELTS 5.0.

To study at college or university preparatory school, the requirement is IELTS 5.5, instead of 4.5 as before. At university and postgraduate level, international students need to achieve IELTS 6.0 and 6.5, an increase of 0.5 points.

Students need to learn about new policies after Australia tightens visas

According to experts, the demand for studying in Australia is still high. Statistics from the Australian Department of Home Affairs show that compared to the Covid-19 pandemic period, the number of student visa applications in this country in 2023 increased by more than 30%, and in 2024 increased by 70%.

Statistics from the Ministry of Home Affairs also show that about 19% of international students were not granted visas in the second half of 2023, the highest in the past 3 years. For Vietnamese students, this rate is 16%.

In addition to student visas, Australia is also tightening some other types of visas such as temporary work visas, skilled visas... The general purpose is to better control migration activities and ensure national security.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/uc-tiep-tuc-siet-thi-thuc-du-hoc-sinh-can-luu-y-gi-19624063011414277.htm