2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
12.18.2025
Top 7 Social Media Updates of 2025 for Higher Ed
11 min read
Updated on: 18/12/2025 2025 was a transformative year for social media, with a few changes big enough to make...
12.17.2025
The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026
6 min read
With global higher education in flux during 2025, our data reveals growth in international interest across a range of...
12.17.2025
Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026
9 min read
What can the higher education data and insight we've explored and discussed in 2025 do to guide us in preparing...
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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
BONUS Study-level reports for Master's, PhD, Bachelor's, & MBA also included.
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
✅ Prospective Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students' influences and motivations
✅ What are the top international study destinations?
✅ How do students prefer to study?
✅ How do students research, find, and apply to colleges?
✅ What are the main barriers to applying to universities?
Our latest report includes this and more, including Domestic and International student data and how student recruitment trends are changing year-on-year.
12.16.2025
International Education in the Netherlands: Student preferences and motivations
5 min read
Long recognized as a top destinations for international students, the Netherlands now faces a complex mix of policy...
12.15.2025
Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany
6 min read
In our recent Social Media Masterclass, we sat down with Stefanie Herta, a social media expert and former international...
11.28.2025
The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls
8 min read
Capturing some of the topics and takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in New York City.
11.27.2025
How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?
4 min read
In September of this year, the United States government announced that the H-1B visa fee, which is what employers have...
11.26.2025
Is OPT becoming a strategic pillar of international recruitment?
7 min read
Open Doors 2025 has confirmed what many in higher education have been sensing for some time: the U.S. is entering a...
10.28.2025
State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape
9 min read
In a recent Keystone webinar, experts gathered to discuss the the State of Student Recruitment in the UK in 2025. Mark...
10.23.2025
From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications
6 min read
Remember when responding to a student enquiry within 48 hours was considered excellent service? Those days are gone....
10.22.2025
Australia & New Zealand – Change and Opportunity
6 min read
International education in Australia and New Zealand has seen rather diverging approaches in recent years. The former...
10.15.2025
UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?
5 min read
First announced in the May white paper, the reduction of the UK’s Graduate Route post-study-work-visa from 24 to 18...
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