Monthly summary and data tables for international students

The monthly summary provides key data on international students, including enrollment figures, demographic trends, and insights into global student mobility. It offers a comprehensive overview of how international education is evolving, helping institutions and policymakers understand the latest shifts in student populations and preferences. This resource is essential for tracking important statistics and trends in the international student community.

Data on international students is released monthly, providing the most up-to-date information on those studying with a student visa. This visualization tool enables users to select the current report, along with previous monthly and yearly summaries of international student data.

Key Points Summary:

• As of May 2024, 810,960 international students were enrolled in Australia, marking a 17% increase compared to 2019, before the pandemic.
• Commencements reached a record high of 289,230, 16% above May 2019's figure.
• 55% of students came from China (21%), India (16%), Nepal (8%), Philippines (5%), and Vietnam (5%).
• The highest growth since 2019 was in the VET sector (46%), with higher education enrolments 11% above 2019 levels.
• ELICOS enrolments grew by 7%, while Schools and Non-award enrolments fell by 24% and 29%, respectively.

Considerations:

• Data is based on year-to-date (YTD) and annual snapshots from PRISMS, which is continuously updated.
• Individual student counts and enrolment figures may differ if students enroll in multiple courses.
• Further details can be found in the explanatory notes on international student data in Australia.

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