Higher Education Top Risks 2025 | Protiviti Australia

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Key findings from the 2025 report on Top Risks

The higher education sector is contending with significant challenges. Rapid regulatory changes and declining enrolments due to demographic shifts and competition are creating uncertainty. The need for technological integration, increased governmental scrutiny on institutional practises, and financial instability due to tuition discounting are further complicating the landscape. Additionally, frequent leadership changes and rising student mental health concerns are posing operational and resource challenges.

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