YTD November 2022 international student data available
09 Feb 2023
The Department of Education has released year-to-date (YTD) November 2022 international student data.
There were 613, 327 international students on student visas for January to November 2022. This was 7% more than January to November 2021.
The top 5 countries account for 58% of international students. These countries were:
- China (25%)
- India (16%)
- Nepal (9%)
- Colombia (4%)
- Vietnam (4%).
There were 737,539 enrolments between Jan and November 2022, comprising:
- 49% higher education (360,358)
- 37% VET (270,878)
- 10% ELICOS (74,487)
- 3% non-award (19,989)
- 2% schools (11,827).
Compared to the January to the November 2021 period, enrolments were up for ELICOS (80%) and non-award (47%). Enrolments were down for higher education (-1%), VET (-3%), and schools (-9%).
NOTE: Under current conditions, enrolment does not confirm if a student was in Australia at the time of reporting.
MIP subscribers can view the latest data on the Student data dashboard. A public monthly summary is also available here.
More information
Data enquiries can be directed to IEdata@austrade.gov.au.