The given table shows the comparison of Local and International research students, in Australian universities, in 2001 and 2010. The overall total reflects the drastic increase in the number of students, in 2010 compared to 2001. It signifies the hike in admissions in Australian universities, along with the augmentation in research, both by local and foreign students.
Moreover, the table also highlights that foreign students have an increased number of share (14,593), almost three times more than its previous share (5,192), whereas, local research students have also increased from 33,657 to a considerable spike in numbers to 39,448. This increase in the influx of students in Australian universities is a manifestation of credibility, trust, and opportunities for researchers across globe to pursue their research in Australia. Furthermore, it can also be predicted, based upon the given table, that these numbers are going to further increase in the near future.
So, overall, it is safe to stipulate that Australian universities provide equal opportunities to both local and international students to participate in research, within their country and alot of students have been actively pursuing the same in the recent years.
