International students

International students are defined as those students not currently citizens or permanent residents of Australia. 

In 2006 there were 8,981 international research students, with 7,658 enrolled in PhDs and 1,323 in research masters.  International students make up 17% of the research student population overall.  There were 84,257 international coursework postgraduates, of which 74,457 (88%) were enrolled in coursework masters programs.  International students make up 38% of the coursework postgraduate student population overall.

Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory

International students have the same entitlements for concession travel as domestic students.

New South Wales and Victoria

International full-fee paying students are denied access to concession travel.  Only those on approved Australian Government exchange or sponsorship programs (Study Abroad and Exchange Program or Australian Development Scholarships, such as AusAID) are eligible for concession travel on public transport.