More international students are keen on studying in New Zealand. 

Data shows the number of international students has grown by 6% since last year. 

Universities are still at a pre-pandemic capacity, despite the growth in the sector this year. 

Education New Zealand General Manager Geoff Bilbrough told Ryan Bridge that countries like Canada and Australia putting caps on foreign students will benefit our sector. 

He says some of the interest in New Zealand is at the expense of Australia. 

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More international students are keen on studying in New Zealand.&nbsp;
Data shows the number of international students has grown by 6% since last year.&nbsp;
Universities are still at a pre-pandemic capacity, despite the growth in the sector this year.&nbsp;
Education New Zealand General Manager Geoff Bilbrough told Ryan Bridge that countries like Canada and Australia putting caps on foreign students will benefit our sector.&nbsp;
He says some of the interest in New Zealand is at the expense of Australia.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Geoff Bilbrough: Education NZ General Manager on the rising interest in New Zealand from international students

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