March 17, 2023

Colombian Student Numbers in Australia Reach Record High

A According to a recent report by Austrade, Colombian student numbers in Australia have hit a record high, with a total of 28,437 enrolments, commencements, and visa lodgement figures offshore recorded at the end of 2022. This marks a significant increase from previous years and makes Colombian students the largest Latin American group studying in Australia.

The report highlights Austrade's efforts to promote in-person recruitment events across Latin America, including Study Australia pavilions at BMI recruitment fairs in Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico. These events, along with Austrade's support for greater reach and influence, have helped to attract a significant number of Colombian students to study in Australia.

Austrade's report also indicates that 2023 is shaping up to be a strong year for Australian student recruitment from the LATAM region, with a focus on promoting the Study Australia brand in Latin America. Austrade is optimistic about the growth potential in Mexico, with a signed agreement with the Bank of Mexico's student loans provider for collaborative marketing and events.

…the increasing number of Colombian students in Australia is a positive sign of the growing relationship between the two countries... the Australian government has been working to strengthen ties with Colombia, with a focus on trade, investment, and education...

The report also notes Brazil's strong bounce-back after the pandemic, with a total of 24,554 students from Brazil in Australia at the end of 2022. Chile's growth is also expected to continue after the country's foreign student scholarship scheme, Becas Chile, reopened in 2022.

Overall, the report suggests that Australia is in a strong position to compete in common sectors of interest, including mining and agriculture. Austrade is confident that Australia's familiar presence in Latin America will continue to attract students and stakeholders to study and collaborate with Australian institutions.

The increasing number of Colombian students in Australia is a positive sign of the growing relationship between the two countries. The Australian government has been working to strengthen ties with Colombia, with a focus on trade, investment, and education. This news is a significant achievement and reinforces Australia's reputation as a leading destination for international students.

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