Over 40% Indian student visa applications rejected by Australia: Report
According to data from Australia's Department of Home Affairs cited by ABC News, 24.2 per cent of student visa applications were refused in June 2026, compared with 7.9 per cent in June 2016. Indian applicants have been among those facing the sharpest rise in refusals…
The impact has been even more pronounced for applicants from Nepal, where more than half of applications were refused during the same period. The increase comes amid Australia's broader effort to tighten the integrity of its international education and migration systems.
The country's Genuine Student requirement requires applicants to demonstrate that they genuinely intend to study in Australia. Authorities consider factors including an applicant's circumstances in their home country, their potential circumstances in Australia, the value of the chosen course to their future, immigration history.
What Happened
This means Indian students applying to Australian universities and colleges will need to ensure that their study plans are clear and consistent with their previous education, work experience and future career plans. The Australian government has said the higher refusal rate reflects.
According to data from Australia's Department of Home Affairs cited by ABC News, 24.2 per cent of student visa applications were refused in June 2026, compared with 7.9 per cent in June 2016.
Indian applicants have been among those facing the sharpest rise in refusals, with more than 40 per cent of applications from India rejected during the 2025-26 financial year.
By comparison, China's refusal rate stood at 5.8 per cent.WHY ARE AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISAS BEING REJECTED?
Key Details
It maintains that applications are assessed individually against migration legislation.
What Reports Say
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