New Australian Government Rule: International Students In Australia Can No Longer Enroll In 2 Courses Simultaneously

• According to the new rule, international students in Australia can no longer enroll in two courses together during the first 6 months of their main course.

• This rule change is intended to crack down on dodgy education providers misusing the simultaneous registration policy to encourage students to switch institutions.

International Students In Australia Can No Longer Enroll In 2 Courses Simultaneously

• The government of Australia says this new rule will help to ensure the international education sector’s integrity and also protect students from exploitation.

• This new rule will not affect the students who are already holding simultaneous course enrollment.  

• However, students seeking to register for a second course concurrently after the first 6 months of their main study course will need permission from their education provider. 

• According to Saurabh Arora, the CEO and Founder of University Living, students can enroll concurrently in courses that are approved components of a combined or double degree. 

• Moreover, if students have valid reasons, such as extenuating circumstances, for needing to enroll concurrently, they may be able to obtain an exemption from the rules.

• Students who want to pursue a second course along with their main course will have to wait until they have finished at least 6 months of their first course. 

• It could delay student graduation plans and make it difficult for them to find a part-time job to support themselves.  

• Arora mentioned that concurrent registration fees can be essential, which may make it more difficult for students interested in taking a 2nd course to afford both at once. 

• The new rules will also affect students who plan to transfer to a different course after completing the first six months of their studies. They may have to wait longer to transfer if they cannot find a suitable concurrent course.

• According to the Australian government, implementing new regulations is essential to safeguard the credibility of the global education industry. 

•  They claim that students have been exploiting the concurrent enrollment scheme by transitioning to less expensive vocational programs once they are in Australia.