The UOW does not have any restrictions on student applications from India other than the standard entry criteria we apply to all international students and the requirements of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. UOW further clarified that rather than introducing restrictions, the varsity has streamlined its application process for all international students, including Indian students, to speed up the turnaround time on their applications.
Australia's University of Wollongong (UOW) has clarified that it has not placed any ban or restriction on applications from Indian students nor on students from any specific Indian states or regions. Earlier, it was reported that UOW along with five other universities had placed bans or restrictions on students from some Indian states in response to an increase in fraudulent applications seeking to work, and not study, in the country.
The UOW said in a statement that it "does not have any restrictions on student applications from India other than the standard entry criteria we apply to all international students and the requirements of the Australian Department of Home Affairs," as reported Economic Times.
UOW further clarified that rather than introducing restrictions, the varsity has streamlined its application process for all international students, including Indian students, to speed up the turnaround time on their applications.
"These universities are making it tough to enrol students from states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, as they suspect their prime purpose is to take up jobs rather than study," the Australian Media reported.
"Like all Australian universities, UOW has rigorous entry criteria for all students. All Australian universities are required to guard against fraudulent applications. UOW works hard to ensure that the admissions process is fair and just and accessible to all students," the University said in a statement.
The University said that "it monitors trends in enrolment fraud, regularly reviews processes, and works closely with the Department of Home Affairs to ensure international student applications are genuine."
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