Market intelligence for international student recruitment from ICEF

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The number of students in higher education abroad has more than tripled since the turn of the century

The latest figures from UNESCO indicate continued strong growth in higher education enrolments globally. From the year 2000, the global enrolment in higher education expanded...

A promise fulfilled: LaSalle College’s commitment to student success 

This special feature is sponsored by LaSalle College Montréal, a member of LCI Education. “After two years of studying at LaSalle College, graduation day finally...

US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets

“The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban...

Breaking: US resumes student visa processing

On 18 June, the US State Department sent a cable to all US diplomatic posts abroad instructing them to resume scheduling of interviews for F,...

Is Canada valued more as a “pathway to immigration” or as a destination for education?

During a 12 June 2025 webinar presented by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and IDP, IDP Vice President External Affairs for Canada Livia...

Japanese outbound numbers reached 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024

An annual survey of Japanese education agents finds that outbound student numbers from this key sending market are drawing very close to pre-COVID benchmarks. Responding...

UK: Study visa applications up by nearly a third year to date

The early data we are seeing so far this year makes a couple of things clear. First, there has been a noticeable decline in student...

Real-time insights on shifting international student interest in the US

ICEF and NAFSA co-hosted a featured webinar on 11 June, and the session showcased some important data reflecting a marked downturn in international student interest...

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