Fresh doubt has been cast on the admission of foreign students into Australian universities, with a new study revealing academic gatekeepers are recklessly abusing a blunt instrument that fails to properly gauge basic English language skills.
Foreign students
Higher ed in trouble: fix visas, increase funding, or bailout with billions
Despite a 49% increase in foreign enrolments in universities alone in the four years to 2006, the committee said five of Australia’s top 10 markets had been in decline over recent years, writes Geoff Maslen.
Higher ed in trouble: the Indian market has ‘dried up altogether’
Australia’s vice-chancellors are not usually given to wild alarmist cries but the sudden collapse of the Indian export education market has caused consternation in their ranks, writes Geoff Maslen.
Crikey wrap: Indian press on Australia’s racism
The spotlight on Australia’s racist underbelly comes amid fears our reputation as a destination for Indian students is on the line.
Muslim students pay the way for others. Give them a prayer room
The truth is that many of our top universities are only able to provide spots for locals because of overseas subsidies through full fee paying foreign students. No room for these subtleties at the Daily Telegraph, writes Keysar Trad.
