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Decline in Indian demand a major factor in softer outlook for foreign enrolment in US higher education in 2026/27 The Institute of International Education (IIE) does a twice-yearly snapshot survey of US institutions that required reading in...
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Australia: As visa applications from foreign students fall, the government has set the national target for new international students in 2027 The Australian government has announced overall settings for “managing the growth” of the country’s international education sector for...
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Independent K-12 schools in the UK hosting fewer international students this year Independent (private) K-12 schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council (ISC) are hosting 57,200 non-British students in the...
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US regulatory agenda for 2026 aims to end “duration of status” and introduce Optional Practical Training and H-1B reforms On 6 July 2026, departments across the US federal government published a unified regulatory agenda for the year...
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China in 2026: Slowing outbound student mobility, accelerating inbound momentum The number of international students studying in China is quickly catching up with the number of Chinese students...
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Surprise hike in international student visa application fees “a direct hit to Australia’s competitiveness” Australia’s international education sector is reeling at new study, work, and working-holiday visa application fees for international students...
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ICEF Podcast: “Good, steady, and disciplined”: New Zealand’s plan for sustainable international enrolment growth Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some of the latest developments in...
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OECD: International students may be underinformed about job prospects in top destinations For many students from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there is a dream pathway attached...
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UK: Visa application withdrawals surpass refusals in Q1 2026 UK higher education is bracing up to some challenging trends through the first half of the year. Visa...
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Ascending in world university rankings and highly affordable, Azerbaijan is strengthening its offer to international students Azerbaijan – located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, bordering Russia to the north, Georgia to...
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Netherlands reports first-ever decrease in foreign enrolment for 2025/26 Peak body Nuffic reports that Dutch higher education institutions enrolled 129,764 international students in 2025/26. That total is...
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What is happening to student mobility flows between the Global South and Global North?  In 2026, students in many of the fastest growing markets for schools and universities in the Big Four...
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