00:00Australia lifts foreign student cap to $295,000 and prioritises Southeast Asia.
00:07In this video, we break down Australia's new student cap for 2026, the tightened policy and visa fee increases, the growing focus on Southeast Asian applicants, new university housing requirements and the broader economic impact alongside sector responses.
00:25Watch till the end to get practical guidance on how to secure your place, minimise extra costs and navigate these shifting student visa rules.
00:35In a major shift to balance migration with national interests, Australia has announced a 9% increase in its international student intake, setting the cap at $295,000 for 2026.
01:01With a strategic focus on Southeast Asia and stricter conditions for universities, the move aims to sustain the growth of international education while easing housing pressures.
01:14The full version of this update is available on our website, link mentioned in the description below.
01:20Let's begin with Australia's new student cap for 2026.
01:27The government will increase its cap from 270,000 to 295,000 international students, with roughly two thirds of placements reserved for universities and one third for vocational training.
01:41Next, we explore the focus on Southeast Asian applicants.
01:53To strengthen regional ties, priority will be given to students from Southeast Asia.
01:57This aligns with Australia's long term foreign policy goals.
02:02Moving on to visa fee increases and policy tightening.
02:07Student visa fees were doubled in 2024 and rule loopholes enabling visa extensions have been closed to control migration levels.
02:16Then we examine the university housing requirements.
02:20Larger universities must now prove they can provide safe and secure housing to qualify for higher student allocations.
02:28Following that, we look at the economic impact and sector response.
02:33With education contributing 51 billion Australian dollars to the economy in 2024,
02:39Universities Australia praised the increase as a sensible move.
02:44Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion.
02:47Australia's decision reflects a careful recalibration of international education, migration control and regional diplomacy.
02:56For a deeper dive into these reforms, visit the full article linked below.
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