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One test, five markets: What do Australia’s student visa changes mean for South Asian recruitment?
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Canada: Chinese enrolments in public K-12 schools decline, but other key markets remain strong
One cohort of international graduates will contribute US$1.7 trillion to host country economies throughout their careers
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Only one in four mystery shoppers received follow-up communications to their university enquiries in a 2025 study. Read More
Nearly two-thirds of the foreign students in South Korea come from either China or Vietnam. Read More
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As of 2024, 14% of the seven million students abroad in higher education come from China; another 19% are from India. Read More

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Which countries will contribute the most to global student mobility in 2030? A fascinating presentation at the October 2024 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), “Global student flows: understanding the ‘next’...

Research shows link between study abroad and poverty alleviation A new study finds that when international students from low- to middle-income countries return home after studying abroad,...

Beyond the Big Four: How demand for study abroad is shifting to destinations in Asia and Europe Editor’s note: The following piece draws heavily on commentary and insights from industry leaders speaking at the ICEF...

Canadian immigration ministry releases list of college programmes eligible for post-study work permits On Friday, 4 October, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a number of important details for the...

International education has a data problem. It’s time to do something about it Editor’s note: The following piece draws heavily on commentary and insights from industry leaders speaking at the ICEF...

Universities UK releases blueprint for higher and international education In a context of policy uncertainty and instability in the tertiary sector, Universities UK has released a blueprint...

The view from here: How the “Big Four” study destinations are adapting in a year of change All projections point to continuing, strong growth in international student mobility through the rest of this decade and...

European study destinations now offering thousands of English-taught degree programmes English-taught programmes (ETPs) are becoming more prevalent in Europe, according to a new research report just released by...

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