Australia student cap may hurt economy, says migration expert

A cap on student visas could have a larger impact on top schools and their ability to invest in research. – Reuters

CANBERRA: A proposed cap on student visas for Australia is a "blunt instrument” that could impact the country’s economy and research capabilities, said Elizabeth Collett, Global Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute​.

The government is seeking to restrict the number of international university students as part of a plan to curb immigration levels. In Australia, latest data show that one in 33 people is a student from overseas, with education the country’s fourth-largest export.