Research

What do international students want? The following article is adapted from the 2025 edition of ICEF Insights magazine, which is freely available to...

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Survey: More students are beginning research for study abroad within six months before applying A large global survey of 23,800 prospective international students representing 195+ countries reveals that students are once again...

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Australia: Impact of more restrictive visa settings reflected in latest student sentiment survey An annual survey of international students in Australia finds that while overall student sentiments remain positive, concerns around...

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Germany recovers an 8x return on investment in international students A new analysis from the German Economic Institute (IW), and commissioned by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD),...

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Survey highlights the disruptive effects of visa delays on international students New survey findings from global international education services firm INTO show that many students are experiencing visa processing...

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Survey findings underscore the link between English proficiency and career success New research from Pearson shows that English language learners see mastery of English as vital to their career...

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OECD: Number of degree-holders worldwide will reach 300 million by 2030 The global population of university graduates is expected to nearly double over this decade and next to reach...

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US stakeholders share priorities for a national international education strategy The US remains the only leading study destination without a national strategy for international education, and calls for...

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Global survey shows rising costs of living are significantly affecting international student mobility International student mobility continues to gather steam after the pandemic, but another threat has emerged this year. A...

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The world’s changing language landscape In some ways, it’s never been more difficult – or exciting – to choose which foreign language to...

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Global agent survey finds a strong growth outlook for 2024; provides new insights on agency operations Findings from the latest instalment of ICEF’s Agent Voice survey indicate that agents are referring international students to...

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Survey assesses international students’ perceptions of the US under President Trump Soon after US President Trump’s election, and while the president was in the midst of signing several executive...

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