5 Australian Universities Restrict Indian Students Amid Surge In Fraud Applications

Australia is on track for its biggest-ever annual intake of Indian students, topping 2019's high watermark of 75,000.

At least five Australian universities have placed bans or restrictions on students from some Indian states, amidst a surge in fraudulent applications from South Asia seeking to work - not study - in this country, according to a media report.

Australia is on track for its biggest-ever annual intake of Indian students, topping 2019's high watermark of 75,000.

But the current surge has prompted concerns from lawmakers and the education sector about the integrity of Australia's immigration system and the long-term impact on the nation's lucrative international education market, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported on Tuesday.

"The volume of students arriving has come back a lot stronger than anyone was expecting," said Jon Chew from global education firm Navitas.