University entry was the hardest it’s ever been this year. Next year will be worse
University entry in Sydney has become increasingly difficult, with new funding arrangements expected to make it even harder next year. The managed growth funding model caps domestic student admissions, limiting access to popular universities. Critics argue this policy shift undermines student choice and may not effectively increase opportunities for disadvantaged students.
- ▪The new managed growth funding model caps the number of domestic students admitted to each university.
- ▪Critics claim this policy will push some students out of their preferred universities.
- ▪The government aims to increase the number of Commonwealth-supported places by 15,000 by 2027.
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