High visa refusal rate, cost of living: How these international students face challenges in Australia

Key Points

• The number of student visa applications approved by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia continues to decline.
• According to the Department of Home Affairs, this is part of a more thorough review of applications to ensure the safety and integrity of visa processing in the country.
• Amidst the increasing refusal rate of student visa applications, some Filipino international students are choosing to go back to the Philippines, while others are planning to complete their studies.