Universities call for international student transfer limits

Queensland University of Technology and the University of Wollongong have recommended that the Australian government restrict university transfers for international students, writes Helen Packer for The PIE News.

Currently, students must complete six months of study before they can transfer to a different institution and the course they transfer to must be the same level as their previous one. But some universities say that six months isn’t long enough as students are switching to cheaper providers as soon as possible.

Universities have suggested that tightening controls would ensure that incoming international students are “genuine”, as Australia’s decision to uncap the amount of hours students from overseas can work has created concerns around students enrolling for the sole intention of securing work visas.
Full report on The PIE News site