International students don’t choose destinations based on facts alone. Increasingly, decisions are shaped by perceptions of affordability, safety, belonging and future opportunity. In many cases, these perceptions influence behaviour before policy changes or market realities have any measurable effect.
A new analysis of student visa trends suggests that the next couple of years – at least – look grim for Australia’s English-language training schools (ELICOS) and vocational education providers (VET). They will also present significant challenges for Australian universities
By Egle Markeviciute, EU Tech Loop with Euronews Published on 03/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 •Updated 12:33