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One in three university applicants refused: Australia's student visa squeeze

In February 2026 the offshore refusal rate for higher education student visa applications reached 32.5 percent, the highest monthly level in about two decades. Here is what is driving it and how to lower your own risk.

RLRoman LamaAug 30, 20264 min