Universities will struggle until international students return, says UTAS

Sophia Pauchet is currently facing a decision thousands of Year 12 students in Tasmania grapple with each year — whether she stays at home or makes the move interstate to study at university.

The 18-year-old has been offered early entries at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, but is yet to accept an offer.

“Staying in Tassie or going interstate is a real struggle for a lot of Year 12 students like myself,” she said.

“Looking at the pros of staying in Tassie… logically, it’s a better…