The Student Voice

Understanding the challenges of international students underscores the importance of creating inclusive and accessible digital environments for all st

International student Devarshi Deka had high hopes when he came to Australia. But an alleged assault has left him unable to walk, and his family is appealing for support so returning to India isn't his only option. 

Coroner examining five suicide deaths says tertiary sector faces difficult challenge in encouraging students to get help

When future engineer Rafiul Hossain arrived in Sydney, he didn’t expect to have to share his bed with bugs. And he isn’t the only newcomer to our fair city with a story to tell.

‘There’s a real compounding perfect storm of factors right now that could increase the risks,’ lead researcher says

It’s the hidden side of the housing crisis: skipping meals, staying in garages, sharing rooms, or even sharing a bed on a roster basis.

About one in four international students were in severe financial stress just before COVID hit, and soaring rents and record low vacancies are likely to make their plight even worse now.

Australia mistreated its international students. With worker shortages, we now need them more than ever and must offer them longer working visas.

Here's what students looking to attend college in the U.S. should know about bank accounts, wire transfers and more.

Having international students in Australia gives us a head start in the global race to attract skilled migrants. COVID border closures that halved their numbers could have very long-term costs.

International student Devarshi Deka had high hopes when he came to Australia. But an alleged assault has left him unable to walk, and his family is appealing for support so returning to India isn't his only option. 

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

The government will in March remove a rule that blocks people from studying in Australia because they aspire to live in the country in the long term.

The journey of a student we’ll call Priyanka is based on a detailed account from a migration agent who described the typical process, based on real cases they had seen.

Students tell of being directed into substandard and unsuitable courses as attention turns to the unregulated world of foreign agents

As Australians struggle to find affordable housing, there have been hostile responses to reports of a sudden influx of international students from China. It’s time for a reality check.

China’s move to no longer recognise the qualifications of students who study remotely has sparked fears of a housing shortfall as Sydney grapples with rising rents.

The Chinese Ministry for Education has released a “special announcement” confirming it would only acknowledge degrees awarded to students attending in-person classes.

Applications for student visas are also at record levels, according to the latest data.

As Australia scrambles to rebuild its $37.6 billion international student sector, more than a quarter of student visa holders remain offshore.

Many employers are waiting just as anxiously as universities for international students to return to our shores. The students’ labour is especially important for the hospitality and care sectors.

Despite the promising data on the level of student interest and applications since November, universities and governments have much work to do to restore Australia’s lost market share.