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Sri Lankan Student Trends in Australian Education (2019-2023)

Australia has cemented its place as a prime destination for Sri Lankan students pursuing higher education, thanks to its internationally recognised universities, multicultural society, and post-study work opportunities. The data from 2019 to 2023 reflects a consistent preference among Sri Lankan students for Australian states like Victoria (VIC) and New South Wales (NSW), with Victoria being particularly prominent as the top choice.

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Reviewing the data from 2019 to 2023 on Sri Lankan students in Australia reveals several trends:

Victoria’s Dominance: Victoria stands out as the most preferred Australian state for Sri Lankan students, with the numbers significantly higher than those for any other state. Despite a decrease from 2019 to 2022, possibly due to the pandemic, there was a strong rebound in 2023.
Steady Recovery in NSW: New South Wales shows a dip in the number of Sri Lankan students from 2019 to 2021 but sees a steady recovery in 2022, which accelerates into 2023, suggesting a resurgence in its appeal.
Queensland and Western Australia’s Growing Appeal: Both Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA) have seen growth in Sri Lankan student numbers, particularly in 2023, indicating an increased interest in what these states offer educationally and possibly lifestyle-wise.
South Australia’s Rising Trend: South Australia (SA) has shown a steady increase in Sri Lankan student numbers year-on-year, with a significant jump in 2023, which may suggest improving educational opportunities or favorable state-specific policies.
Minor Fluctuations in Smaller States: Tasmania (TAS), the Northern Territory (NT), and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have relatively smaller numbers with minor fluctuations over the years. However, even the smallest increases can be significant relative to their size.
Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic years (2020 and 2021) generally show a decline or plateau in numbers across most states, which is consistent with global trends in international education during that period.

The overall increase in 2023 across almost all states suggests that Australia’s efforts to attract international students, post-pandemic recovery strategies, and perhaps changes in visa policies are having a positive effect. For Sri Lankan students, Australia’s promise of a high-quality education, along with a comparably friendly visa regime and post-graduation employment opportunities, appear to be the driving factors behind this continued and growing preference.

Data Source: https://www.education.gov.au/