3. Commissioned Studies

The following research and modelling studies have been commissioned by Universities Australia. If you require any further clarification or analysis of the findings of these studies, please contact our Policy and Analysis section.

The graduate effect: higher education spillovers to the Australian workforce 2 May 2016
The Australian economy is undergoing a major transition. A shift is underway from the mining construction boom era—in which significant resources were applied to the development of our natural resourc ...
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The importance of universities to Australia's prosperity 28 Oct 2015
As institutions, universities embody social, economic and intellectual resources which combine to generate benefits on a local, national and global scale. They equip students with the knowledge and sk ...
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Privatisation of HECS Debt 18 Dec 2013
This report was commissioned by Universities Australia to help inform the debate and to better understand the viability of different options around securitising or privatising the relevant HECS debt p ...
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Australian University Student Finances in 2012 15 Jul 2013
A report on Australian university student finances in 2012
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Making the Most of Your International Student Barometer Data 10 Jul 2013
Making the Most of Your International Student Barometer Data: A Guide to Good Practice (the Guide) is an initiative of UA, Australian Education International and i-graduate.
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