New Zealand Aims to Double International Education Sector Within Next Decade

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New Zealand Aims to Double International Education Sector Within Next Decade

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New Zealand Aims to Double International Education Sector Within Next Decade

Graduates of the University of Otago are seen on campus in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Dec. 9, 2020. Joe Allison/Getty Images

Naziya Alvi Rahman

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New Zealand has unveiled an ambitious strategy to significantly expand its international education sector, aiming to double its economic contribution to $7.2 billion (US$4.3 billion) by 2034.

The plan, released on July 14, outlines sweeping reforms to attract more overseas students and strengthen the country’s global position as a study destination.

Naziya Alvi Rahman

Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].

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