Media

The information in these pages is supplied in response to recent media enquiries. The list will be updated as questions are received. Note that the information is provided as background only. While no departmental spokesperson may be quoted, the information can be cited as provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Media releases and speeches

• 23 May 2008 - Australian education gets international seal of approval (media release)
• 8 April 2008 - Globally connected (speech)
• Media Centre – The Hon Julia Gillard MP

Frequently asked questions

General

• How many international students are studying in Australia?
• Where do international students in Australia come from?
• What do international students study in Australia?
• Why do international students choose to study in Australia? 
• What do international students think about their Australian education?
• How do Australian education providers recruit international students?
• How does the Government encourage and support Australian students studying overseas?

Higher education

• How many international students are enrolled at Australian higher education institutions? What percentage are they of the total number of students? 
• Are international student numbers capped at universities? 
• What are the three most popular degrees for international students? 

 

Last Modified: Tuesday, 10 June 2008

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