La Trobe University will use a state government grant to offer study tours for Southeast Asian students, help connect Chinese students with Victorian startups and pilot a business and IT training program in Thailand.
Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson announced 16 Victorian education providers will share in up to $5 million under the Yes to International Students Fund.
The investment will focus on transnational education – offering targeted seed funding to Victorian universities and TAFEs so they can kick start and grow partnerships to deliver more education overseas.
Transnational education is the delivery of Australian courses to international students outside Australia, where a university or TAFE may set up a campus offshore or co-deliver courses with a reputable international institution.
Mr Pearson said that these partnerships will strengthen the state’s global presence by creating new courses and expanding existing programs, offering student exchange programs and more.
“We are backing international students because they drive jobs and the economy and boost Victoria’s global reputation,” he said.
“As Australia’s education state, we stand against student caps and with our universities and TAFEs.
“This fund will ensure students can benefit from the world class education Victoria has to offer while supporting innovation and deepening cultural ties.”
The Victorian government is once again calling on the Federal Government to axe international student caps ─ a cap on international students is a cap on economic growth. International education generated $15.9 billion in revenue last year for the Victorian economy and supported 64,000 jobs across the state.
For a full list of the grant recipients, visit: studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/YISF.
