Australian universities are making a strong return to providing international study experiences, with new data showing clear signs of recovery after years of disruption. Hosted by the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), the Australian Universities International Directors Forum (AUIDF) will unpack these trends in an upcoming webinar, Recovery in Learning Abroad, scheduled for Friday 5 December.
Before the pandemic, almost 60,000 Australian university students participated in overseas study each year—an essential part of developing globally minded graduates. However, border closures, travel restrictions and funding challenges brought outbound mobility to a halt, leaving universities working to rebuild programs from the ground up.
According to the AUIDF benchmarking data, the rebuild is now well underway.
Over the past two years, universities have renewed their outbound mobility strategies, restoring international partnerships and expanding opportunities for students to study, intern, research, and volunteer overseas once again. New insights drawn from the Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum (AUIDF) Benchmarking of Learning Abroad (BLA) dataset—one of the world’s most comprehensive analyses of outbound mobility—show momentum is returning across the sector.
IEAA and AUIDF’s upcoming webinar will bring together sector experts to discuss what the recovery looks like, what’s driving it, and how universities can ensure more Australian students benefit from global learning experiences in the years ahead.
Event Details
What: IEAA and AUIDF Data Webinar – Recovery in Learning Abroad
When: Friday, 5 December
Who can attend: Open to all stakeholders interested in international education
Registration: Via the IEAA website
The discussion will explore the vital role learning abroad continues to play in preparing graduates for a global workforce—and the critical steps needed to keep rebuilding momentum.
