Australia witnessed a significant drop in student visa approvals, with Indian grants plummeting 75% in June 2026, despite steady application numbers.
Overall higher education visa approvals fell by 16%
Jul 31, 2026
03:04 pm
What's the storyAustralia has drastically cut down on student visa approvals, with a 75% decline in grants to Indian applicants in June 2026 from the previous year.
The data was revealed by Times Higher Education based on statistics from the Department of Home Affairs.
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