Australia. Education Minister Alan Tudge’s projected timeline on the return of international students is a hint on when Australia’s borders may reopen. But as Australia’s borders remain closed to international students, Hossain and his friends are among an increasing number of students opting for Canada, the UK or the US rather than Australia. Because of this, Australia seems like a safe […] Australia's international student sector was worth about A$40 billion (S$41.5 billion) in 2019, making it the country's fourth-biggest export. It will be a "very difficult decision" to open Australia's international border to travellers. With balmy weather, fascinating nature, and top-class education, studying in Australia remains to be a preferred choice for international students around the world. LIVE UPDATES: Virus cases rise in Pacific. Evin Priest NCA NewsWire April 1, 2021 11:20am Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has closed its borders and successfully contained the virus better than most other countries in the world. CMO Paul Kelly says the country's border closure has saved Australia from the worst of the pandemic. The announcement offers an insight into the thinking of the federal government, with Australians waiting on international borders to reopen for the first time since March 20, 2020. On 20th March 2020, Australia shut all the central international borders upon arrival of the international students, sans New Zealand citizens staying in Australia. In March 2020, Australia closed its borders to non-nationals and non-residents and has since been allowing only limited international arrivals, mainly citizens returning from abroad. “Coronavirus and international students” predicts there will be around 300,000 international students living in Australia by mid 2021, a drop of 50%, unless borders are reopened, and the loss will be even greater if the borders remain closed longer. Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge has said that international students may not be able to return to Australia in significant numbers this year, … Australia closed its borders for international travelling during the wake of coronavirus pandemic, with only a handful of exceptions. (Getty) In 2019, international students … Australian International borders are reopening for students “slowly yet unwaveringly”. On May 8th, country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the three-stage framework for reopening the country, which would allow international students to return and resume their education normally. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a plan is underway to bring back students to NSW.