Australia’s 2026 federal allocations cap the University of Sydney’s international student growth: What’s next?

Australia’s higher education sector is entering a phase of strategic recalibration as the federal government releases its 2026 international student allocations. The University of Sydney will maintain its intake at 11,900, becoming the only university among 32 applicants not to receive additional places, highlighting the government’s focus on diversification, regional engagement, and housing investment amid a 26% drop in visa applications.