The Department of Education creates a better future for all Australians through education.

ESOS legislation makes sure training providers meet nationally consistent standards in education delivery, facilities and services, and provides tuition fee protection for international students.

The Australian Government remains committed to a high quality, resilient international education sector with sustainable growth.

The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program supports Australian universities to offer short-term mobility scholarship opportunities for outbound students from Australia and inbound students from Asia.

Higher education policy is subject to regular reviews and consultation with industry. This ensures that policy is being reviewed and improved.

The Strategic University Reform Fund (SURF) supports universities to undertake novel reform in areas of Government priority, and develop targeted and innovative solutions focused on local communities.

Teachers make a real difference to the lives of young people. There are various pathways into teaching, across early childhood, primary and secondary school settings, as well as financial incentives and support.

Research on schools helps plan a better future for schools across Australia by reviewing and informing policy. Here you can find publicly available research reports.

A highly skilled research workforce is vital to Australia’s future prosperity.

Internationally, the department provides policy leadership and coordination across all levels of government for education-related matters.

Higher education provider updates aim to assist providers to stay informed about HELP policy and to support best practice in the sector.

The Australian Government is committed to helping higher education students succeed in their studies.

The Integrated Data Analytics section provides high quality, policy relevant and responsive integrated data analyses to support a broad range of policy areas.

The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million over 2024-25 to 2026-27 to extend the ELLIC trial (the ELLIC expansion).

Research block grants (RBGs) provide funding to eligible Australian higher education providers (HEPs) to support research and research training, and are established under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA).

The Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program aims to increase access to, and participation of, women in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) field.

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