Australian Universities Gain Flexibility in Admissions Under New Funding Scheme

Australian universities now have increased flexibility in admissions for the first year of the 'managed growth' funding scheme. The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (Atec) has published compacts with 42 universities, allowing them to exceed funded student allocations by up to 5% and still earn tuition fees for these additional enrollments. This measure, termed 'glidepaths,' aims to prevent universities from turning away students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, due to funding constraints.