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European study destinations now offering thousands of English-taught degree programmes

English-taught programmes (ETPs) are becoming more prevalent in Europe, according to a new research report just released by the British Council and Studyportals. The trend represents a significant competitive advantage for European educators at a time when international students are increasingly

Which countries will contribute the most to global student mobility in 2030?

A fascinating presentation at the October 2024 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), "Global student flows: understanding the ‘next’ wave in international education," showcased data-based forecasts for international student mobility for the rest of the decade. Gabrielle Rolan, pro vice chancellor at

Universities UK releases blueprint for higher and international education

In a context of policy uncertainty and instability in the tertiary sector, Universities UK has released a blueprint calling for greater collaboration and deeper investment in UK higher education. Universities UK worked with a group of 10 expert commissioners to produce

US ELT numbers moving toward pre-pandemic norms

If you look at English Language Teaching (ELT) numbers in the United States year-over-year, it is easy to draw very different conclusions due to the significant fluctuations in student numbers leading up to – and of course during – the COVID-19 pandemic. It

Trump administration orders a pause on new student visa interviews

Journalists at Politico have obtained a US State Department cable sent to all US diplomatic posts on 27 May 2025. Signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the cable orders all US embassies and consular sections to suspend the scheduling of

New Zealand enters peak visa processing window

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is circulating an advisory to let students and stakeholders know that the country "is in a peak processing period for student visa applications." The guidance continues, "During peak periods, applications may take longer to process. It is

US funding freeze affecting both American and international exchange students and major US scholarship funders

Due to the Trump administration’s ongoing funding freeze affecting several prominent international education grant programs in the US, over 10,000 students and professionals participating in international exchanges – some American, some from other countries – have had their funding withdrawn. They

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 delays so significant that study abroad plans are being disrupted. The 2024-25 INTO Arrival survey was conducted among 2,261 international students from over

European destinations attracting more international students amid continuing housing challenges

Many European countries have welcomed more students than ever over the past few years (e.g., Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, and Ireland). International students are drawn to quality education and to lower tuition relative to the leading destinations of Australia, Canada, UK,

Canada aims for more international Francophone students across the country

France remains the top destination in the world for international students to learn French and to study in French, with Canada in second place. Most students go to Canada for English-language programmes, but for several reasons, demand could rise significantly for

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