India, Sept. 2 -- With Australia set to increase its international student cap by 9% in 2026, creating nearly 25,000 additional seats, the country is fast emerging as a preferred destination for Indian students. In this exclusive conversation with HT Digital, Sachin Jain, Country Manager at ETS India & South Asia, discusses the latest policy reforms, post-study work opportunities, affordability, and why Australia continues to attract a growing number of Indian students.

More than 100,000 Indian students enrolled in Australian universities in both 2023 and 2024, making India the second-largest source of international students. Australia has always been a multicultural country - 31% of its 27 million population is born overseas, and nearly...