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Australia Student Visa Rejection Rate Hits 20-Year High: 32.5% Overall, Chinese Students at 3% but Still Face Tightening — Complete Application Strategy Guide

Australia's offshore student visa rejection rate hit 32.5% in February 2026, the highest in two decades. Nepal tops at 65%, India at 40%, Bangladesh at 51%, while Chinese students see only ~3% rejection. This article analyzes the policy logic behind the surge and provides application strategies for prospective Chinese students.