According to the Department of Education and Training, the number of international students studying in Australia broke the record in 2016 with 554,179 international students enrolled in courses in Australia, an increase of over 10% from 2015. Also, the 2016 International Student Survey revealed that nine out of ten students were pleased with their study experience in Australia.
“With record student numbers and record student satisfaction, 2016 was a ‘gangbuster’ year for international education in Australia and further demonstrates the vital role it plays in our national economic and social prosperity,” said Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham.
Enrolments boomed across all sectors
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| International student enrolments by sector, 2013-2016. Source: Australian Department of Education and Training |
43% were enrolled in the higher education sector in 2016, rising by 12,9% to 306,691 from 2015. The VET sector enjoys the same growth when international student enrolments increased by 11.6% to 187,801 last year. English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) accounted for 21% of all international students, increasing by 4.3% to 151,110.
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