International students in Australia come from around the globe, with Chinese students at the top of the list. Here is a list of International students in Australia by country:
| Countries | Number of International Students in 2022 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,31,442 | 28% |
| India | 76,387 | 16% |
| Nepal | 44,018 | 9% |
| Vietnam | 17,709 | 4% |
| Indonesia | 13,297 | 3% |
| Malaysia | 12,906 | 3% |
| Brazil | 12,233 | 3% |
| Philippines | 12,229 | 2.6% |
| Thailand | 12,052 | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | 12,041 | 2.5% |
The top 5 countries in the list make up 60% of the International students in Australia, and the top 10 countries make up 73% of the International Students in Australia. The most significant number of enrollments in higher education were from China, India, and Nepal.
In the VET sector, the most significant number of enrollments were from India, followed by China and the Republic of Korea. The essential registrations in the ELICOS sector were from China, followed by Brazil and Japan. China stood at the top of the list in the School sector as well, followed by Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.
New Rules for International Students in Australia
The Australian Government has announced to increase in the post-study work rights of international students in Australia from September 2022. The post-study work rights duration has been increased from:
2 years to 4 years for a select Bachelor’s degree
3 years to 5 years for a select Master’s degree
4 years to 6 years for select PhDs