Australia's student visa fees doubled to slow record migration, ease housing market

International students hoping to study in Australia must now pay a higher price to qualify for a visa. The revised fee comes after immigration reached a record high last year, sparking calls for stricter migration laws. Starting from Jul 1, applying for a student visa in Australia will become far more expensive than in any other country. At a price tag of $1,067, Australia ranks the highest in terms of student fees, beating both the United States and Canada.