International students surge at Australian universities despite jobs squeeze

Tertiary students at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 8, 2012. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

International students at Melbourne University in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 8, 2012. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP Image/Julian Smith

Chinese and Indian students have not been deterred by negative media coverage or reports of racist attacks, and are flocking to Australian universities in record numbers.



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