Further Education Minister Michael O'Brien said the Government was now on target to have 32,000 international students in Adelaide by the end of the year.

He said a lower dollar had contributed to the increase in 2009, with the fall over recent months making it 30 per cent cheaper to study in Australia.

But the minister said the increase in the number of students coming to Adelaide was no accident.

"South Australia's university and training providers must be commended for their highly professional marketing and recruitment programs," he said.

"Our education providers are helping to teach the next generation of Asian leaders, which in turn enhances their understanding of our language and culture and fosters closer ties with South Australia."

Mr O'Brien said next week's state budget would also waive all primary and high school fees for the dependents of any students at local universities to bring South Australia into line with other states.