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UK: International student numbers fall for second year, especially in postgraduate programmes A sharp year-over-year decline in non-EU students enrolling in UK universities in 2024/25 (-5%) is the main contributor...
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Italy rises as a study destination but struggles to retain foreign graduates Italy is increasingly popular as a European study abroad destination, with international enrolments increasing by about 10% per...
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Rethinking international recruitment: How to enrol best-fit students while ensuring integrity and compliance This special feature is sponsored by Illume Student Advisory Services. Illume has just published a new white paper...
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AI is changing how students search: What it means for marketing and recruitment The following is a guest post contributed by Guus Goorts, a Netherlands-based education marketing coach who helps universities...
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Taiwan ramps up international recruiting efforts with expanded work rights and scholarships The Taiwanese government is intensifying its efforts to attract and retain international students. In 2025, it introduced several...
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Studies show countries “at the forefront of research” prioritise international collaborations and mobility Research shows that countries whose academics work frequently across borders with colleagues from another country – or from...
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Australia introduces new rules restricting agent commissions for onshore student transfers As of 31 March 2026, education agents will no longer be permitted to receive commissions from Australian schools...
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ICEF Podcast: Stop losing applicants: How qualification recognition drives seamless international enrolment Listen in as ICEF’s Craig Riggs and Martijn van de Veen recap some of the latest developments in...
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UK’s new international education strategy seeks to build education exports to £40 billion by 2030 The UK has a new International Education Strategy, and its focus is notably different from the previous national...
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How are Australian universities approaching international recruitment in 2026? Studymove founder Keri Ramirez recently presented a webinar anticipating trends in the Australian international education sector in 2026...
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From the Big Four to the Big Fourteen The following article is adapted from the 2026 edition of ICEF Insights magazine, which is freely available to...
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US suspends immigration processing for nationals from 39 travel ban countries – but F, J, and M visa processing will continue Breaking news for 14 January: This article covers the US government travel bans and suspension and review of...
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