Usap Tayo: What challenges do international students in Australia face?

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What Challenges Do International Students in Australia Face? Credit: Envato / prathanchorruangsak

Several international students from the Philippines choose Australia for their studies as scholars, but there are also many self-paying students who face various challenges.


Key Points
  • The number of international students in Australia reached 687,840 during the January - March 2024 period.
  • According to data from the Department of Education, 34,339 of these students are from the Philippines, making them the fourth largest group.
  • Some of the challenges faced by international students include financial struggles due to the high cost of living in Australia.

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