This page contains data for the offshore delivery of Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in 2023.
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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)
294,835
30% increase from 2022
VET students at offshore locations
21,970
(21,745 international + 225 domestic)
7% of total international students are studying in Australian VET courses offshore
8% increase from 2022
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 |
| 2023 | 8895 | 13040 |
| Provider type | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE institutes | 16,620 | 19,995 | 14,785 | 18,615 | 17,245 | 17,955 |
| Universities | 195 | 230 | 200 | 280 | 145 | 90 |
| Community education providers | 45 | 115 | 205 | 225 | 190 | - |
| Enterprise providers | 95 | 520 | 875 | 50 | 150 | 120 |
| Private training providers | 5,495 | 5,010 | 2,320 | 2,185 | 2,605 | 3,805 |
| Totals | 22,450 | 25,870 | 18,385 | 21,350 | 20,335 | 21,970 |
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. A dash represents a true zero. Categories are not displayed if no data are available.
- For full report, terms and definitions and explanatory notes on data visit ‘Total VET students and courses’ available at Publications (ncver.edu.au)
- For further information please contact IEResearch@education.gov.au or ncver@ncver.edu.au