This page contains data for the offshore delivery of Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in 2022.
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The data sourced from the national data reported to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs).
Total International Students (VET sector)
226,700
6% increase from 2021
VET students at offshore locations
20,335
(20,145 international + 190 domestic)
9% of total international students are studying in Australian VET courses offshore
5% decrease from 2021
Study mode
70%
Offshore VET students were part-time
| Year | China | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8120 | 14295 |
| 2019 | 10560 | 15255 |
| 2020 | 8140 | 10175 |
| 2021 | 11375 | 9945 |
| 2022 | 9475 | 10825 |
| Provider type | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE institutes | 16,620 | 19,995 | 14,785 | 18,615 | 17,245 |
| Universities | 195 | 230 | 200 | 280 | 145 |
| Community education providers | 45 | 115 | 205 | 225 | 190 |
| Enterprise providers | 95 | 520 | 875 | 50 | 150 |
| Private training providers | 5,495 | 5,010 | 2,320 | 2,185 | 2,605 |
| Totals | 22,450 | 25,870 | 18,385 | 21,350 | 20,335 |
Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Considerations for interpreting this data
- This report provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered offshore by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs).
- Numbers are rounded to the nearest 5.
- Activity in the years 2020 onwards may have been affected by COVID-19 border closures.
- For full report, terms and definitions and explanatory notes on data visit 'Total VET students and courses' available on the All Publications page of the NCVER website.
For further information please contact IEResearch@education.gov.au or ncver@ncver.edu.au