Australia’s leading international education organisations have called on the federal government to urgently reduce the AUD $2,000 student visa application fee, according to media reports. They warn that the high cost is harming short-term study programs and reducing diversity among international students.

Fee Hikes Spark Concerns: The student visa fee was increased to $2,000 in July 2005, following a sharp rise from $710 to $1,600 in 2024. According to the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), English Australia, and the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), these increases make Australia’s student visa fees the highest in the world.

In a joint letter to the Prime Minister, the Treasurer, the Finance Minister, and the six-member Council for Internat

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