Almost 700,000 international students now study in Australia and as per the recent survey conducted in Australia, it is found that four out of five Australians say that international students are important to Australia’s economy. The survey indicates that 81 per cent of Australians state that international education makes a major contribution to national prosperity. International students are hugely valuable and majorly contributes to the Australian local communities, society, global outlook and economy. The income which International students bring into Australia supports local jobs, wages and living standards across the country.

International education generates export income of $34.9 billion a year for Australia and supports more than 240,000 jobs across the country. It is now Australia’s third largest export. Moreover, Australians also benefit from the powerful personal, cultural, diplomatic and trade ties that are forged when brilliant students from across the globe spend their formative years here.

When these talented students return home, as 85 per cent plan to do, they join a global network of alumni with deep understanding and lifelong affection for Australia. And the students who stay back are highly-skilled graduates who are needed in Australia’ s economy.”

Australia is tipped to leapfrog the United Kingdom to become the world’s second most popular destination for international students.