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UK: Reduced demand from India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh drive a 14% decline in sponsored study visas in 2024 Following closely on news of increasing visa applications and grants in the first quarter of this year, the...

Both Russia and Japan moving to intensify international student recruitment in Africa In tandem with shifting geo-political spheres of power, Africa is becoming a priority student recruitment region for Russia....

Global report finds that demand for student housing is still far greater than supply A new annual report from industry research specialists BONARD shows that the purpose-built student accommodation market (PBSA) in...

ICEF Podcast: Shifting horizons: Global trends in international secondary education Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some recent industry developments, including the...

UK: Study visa applications and issuances on the rise in 2025 For the first time since October 2023, the number of applications for visas for study in the UK...

Student mobility in MENA boosted by foreign partnerships and branch campuses As Western countries tighten their rules around international student recruitment, Middle Eastern nations are increasing infrastructure and investment...

International student recruitment in Mexico: Demand for language study still leading the way Fast Facts Population: 130.7 million Youth population: 25% of Mexicans are aged 15-29, but the population is ageing...

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...

The Netherlands: Debate around student recruitment and retention continues amid foreign enrolment decline In keeping with the political landscape in many other Western countries, hot debates about immigration and international students...

Rwanda: A prime example of “smart internationalisation” Last week, we looked at mobility patterns in East Africa noted the growing emphasis on arrangements and frameworks...

International tourism grew strongly in 2024, and experts are optimistic about 2025 The volume of international tourism recovered almost completely in 2024 from the massive downturn caused by the COVID-19...

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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Taiwan’s higher education enrolment starts a downward slide

Foreign providers work to overcome early losses for Saudi branch campuses

Junior language travel market continues to develop

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Germany’s international enrolment grew again in 2015

Vietnam removes agency certification requirements

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US confirms visa policy for conditional admissions

Responding to a risky world

Internationalisation of Chinese education entering a new phase

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An agent’s view of recruiting in Pakistan

Study calls for focus on student satisfaction to boost recruitment

India moves to open up international collaboration for universities

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UK providers increasing focus on transnational education

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