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International education has a data problem. It’s time to do something about it Read More

The view from here: How the “Big Four” study destinations are adapting in a year of change Read More
France enrolled over 430,000 international students in higher education in 2023/24 Read More

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Canada announces two-year cap on new study permits Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that Canada will establish a temporary, two-year cap on the number of...

Australia: New Migration Strategy ushers in tougher requirements for international students The Australian government issued its long-awaited Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 and announced “the biggest reforms to...

Demand for study abroad in Australia, Canada, UK already affected by new international education policies New, restrictive policies concerning international students in the UK, Canada, and Australia are already having a significant impact...

Notable government policy shifts affecting international students going into 2024 Over the past couple of years, the governments of Australia, Canada, and the UK have significantly evolved their...

Germany announces new labour force integration initiatives for foreign students and graduates In a joint announcement with Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)...

Canada: Immigration ministry tightens student visa rules and raises minimum funds requirements The Canadian government has announced that it is raising the cost-of-living financial requirement for international students applying for...

Southeast Asian students increasingly considering “studying abroad” closer to home For many schools, colleges, and universities, Southeast Asia is an increasingly crucial source of students given that (1)...

Recent policy changes slowing student interest in the UK, Canada, and Australia Studyportals has shared new research on LinkedIn showing that many prospective international students are setting their sights on...

Five international education trends that will extend into 2024 Here we are at the end of another fascinating year in international education, and as always, we like...

Demand for study abroad rising in China but students considering more destinations in 2024 The shape of Chinese outbound student mobility has been changing for years and is different again in 2024....

Canada: Updated guidance on international student enrolment cap A 5 February statement from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers some additional detail on the hard...

IDP investor guidance warns of market downturn through 2025 IDP Education is one the largest service providers in international education. As a publicly traded company on the...

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Global tourism strengthens in 2021 but still far below pre-COVID levels

Rapid expansion of English-taught degrees a growing factor in global student markets

Omicron variant already impacting international student mobility

Linking labour markets, skills, and study programmes in a disrupted global economy

Education agents poised to play a greater role in international student recruitment

Global survey highlights increasing importance of student supports during pandemic

Surveys show that career outcomes outweigh rankings for many prospective international students

Vaccines and border openings beginning to drive some recovery in global tourism

Global education outlook anticipates major growth but also downward pressure on post-secondary fees

Brazilian outbound recovery projected for 2022

Mapping COVID-19’s impact on global student mobility

New digital tools aim to smooth travel planning

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