Market intelligence for international student recruitment from ICEF

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Drivers of study abroad in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and Vietnam

As we move into a new year in international student recruitment, many of us are already deciding upon which target markets to invest more or...

Why housing will decide Europe’s future as a study destination

The following is a guest post contributed by Dr Arunima Dey, research and programme manager at The Class Foundation. The Student Living Monitor is an...

Canada announces new incentives for international recruitment of master’s and PhD students

On the heels of this week’s announcement of a significant reduction in Canada’s foreign enrolment cap, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional...

Canada cuts foreign enrolment cap by nearly 50% as current year trends below COVID levels

The Government of Canada introduced a new budget on 4 November 2025. It includes an Immigration Levels Plan which sets out detailed targets for the...

Asia “consolidating as the leading destination region” for international students 

A new report from the British Council and Studyportals shows that international students are increasingly choosing to study in Asian destinations. Students are drawn by...

Kazakhstan sets its sights on being a regional hub for international students

As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, international students who might once have chosen Ukraine or Russia for higher education are increasingly considering Kazakhstan....

US: Study estimates that changes to international student policies could reduce GDP by up to US$481 billion per year

The US administration continues to signal its willingness to alter long-established immigration policies affecting international students. For example, it was recently announced that for the...

The next era of international education: Trust, transparency, and a focus on quality

Since 1995, ICEF Berlin has served as a catalyst for connecting the world through education. With our 30th anniversary approaching, our sector is facing a...

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