Provider Registration + International Student cap (2025)

DOE-administered international enrolment caps in force 2025.

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Who must comply

CRICOS-registered providers.

What triggers it

Annual enrolment cycle.

When due

Annual allocation + monitoring + ELN reporting.

Evidence required

PRISMS commencement reporting + enrolment data.

Max penalty

Effective from

1 January 2025

Summary

ESOS Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Act 2024. International student enrolment caps administered by Department of Education from 2025; provider-by-provider allocations. Significant ELICOS + non-university higher ed impact.

Enforced by

Source legislation

Topics

education

Source: https://www.education.gov.au/international-education. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.