Coronavirus travel ban prompts Melbourne University to offer Chinese students $7,500 grant

One of Australia's most prestigious universities is offering cash grants of $7,500 to help Chinese students get around the coronavirus travel ban and resume their studies.

Key points:

The grants will help students serve quarantine periods in other countries
Other Australian universities have offered smaller grants
Research suggests some Australian universities are over-reliant on revenue from Chinese students
The University of Melbourne is offering the grant to cover eligible expenses including accommodation, airfares and quarantine costs.

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