Chinese student boom in Aussie unis raises concerns

Campuses over-reliant on China students may be hit if tensions with Beijing worsen

The Audit Office of New South Wales noted that, last year, about 70 per cent of foreign students at the University of Sydney (above) and the University of New South Wales were from China.
The Audit Office of New South Wales noted that, last year, about 70 per cent of foreign students at the University of Sydney (above) and the University of New South Wales were from China. PHOTO: REUTERS
Jonathan Pearlman For The Straits Times In Sydney
Updated
Nov 05, 2018, 08:37 AM
Published
Nov 05, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Two months ago, students at Australia's oldest university, the University of Sydney, held their annual vote for president of the student representative council.

For the first time, according to the student newspaper Honi Soit, the winner - Chinese-born Australian resident Jacky He - was elected by relying mainly on the support of the university's international students.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 05, 2018, with the headline Chinese student boom in Aussie unis raises concerns. Subscribe

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