Australia will no longer let international students enroll in two courses simultaneously
Australia will no longer let international students enroll in two courses concurrently during the first six months of their principal course of study. This change in rule is intended to crack down on 'dodgy' education providers that have been misusing the concurrent enrollment policy to encourage students to switch institutions.
The government says that the new rules will help to ensure the integrity of the international education sector and protect students from exploitation.
The new rules do not impact students who are already holding concurrent enrolments. However, students looking to enroll in a second course concurrently after the first six months of their principal course of study will need to obtain approval from their education provider.
There are a few exceptions.
«For example, students will still be able to enroll concurrently in a course that is an approved component of a combined or double degree. Additionally, students who have a valid reason for needing to enroll concurrently, such as extenuating circumstances, may be able to obtain an exemption from the rules,» Saurabh Arora, CEO and Founder, University Living, explains.
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Now, students wanting to pursue a second course alongside their main course will have to wait until they have completed at least six months of their first course. This could delay their graduation plans, and may also make it more difficult for them to find part-time work to support themselves.
«Students who are interested in pursuing a second course may also be concerned about the cost. Concurrent enrollment fees can be significant, and students may not be able to afford to pay for
