Higher Education News

Beyond the shop window - where prospective international students are (and aren't) taking action

Where are international audiences most likely to take action on study opportunities? And how does that compare to search interest?

Read more

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

Explore the shifting landscape of international student recruitment in the USA, as competition grows and new opportunities arise for...

Read more

How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era

Learn how universities can effectively reach Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha in the AI era by prioritizing authenticity, tailored...

Read more

4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

International student interest in Malaysia is rising, but what makes the country attractive to students, and wha defines its...

Read more

How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

A complete guide on how universities can build a user-generated content strategy that students actually trust, from finding creators...

Read more

International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

How can universities recruit smarter in the Middle East? Insights on trust-building, agencies, and student support from Keystone's...

Read more

How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

Learn how to create video content that drives higher education student recruitment, from how to structure it and where to post it, to...

Read more

Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

On August 6th, we welcomed international higher ed professionals in Dublin for our first in-person event in Ireland. Read the insights...

Read more

7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

With European study destinations on the rise, read the 7 ways Central & Eastern European universities can boost their student...

Read more

The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

In the age of the demographic cliff, learn how thriving institutions are winning at domestic student recruitment through authenticity,...

Read more

Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

New search data for India suggests international audiences may be increasingly interested in alternative destinations, including those...

Read more

Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

Read, listen and watch the conversations that shaped higher education in the first half of 2026 - policy changes, student...

Read more

Higher Education News

What Makes Spain Attractive to International Students? Insights from our Madrid Event

6 min read

On October 29th, professionals in international recruitment from universities and business schools across Spain joined us at CUNEF Universidad for...

What Makes Spain Attractive to International Students? Insights from our Madrid Event
Beyond the shop window - where prospective international students are (and aren't) taking action

10.29.2026

Beyond the shop window - where prospective international students are (and aren't) taking action

5 min read

Mark Bennett

Search trends tell us where prospective students are browsing the 'shop window' of international education, but how...

Read More arrow-right
The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

10.28.2026

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.

5 min read

Aubrey Musco

Is the USA still the destination every international student aspires to? On paper, yes – it remains the biggest study...

Read More arrow-right
How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era

10.21.2026

How Universities Can Reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Millennials in the AI Era

11 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

Adapted from our webinar "AI Through Generational Eyes: Rethinking Student Communication". Watch the full session for...

Read More arrow-right

Get Your Copy

State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report

BONUS Study-level reports for Master's, PhD, Bachelor's, & MBA also included.

ssr report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 
  
 

 

4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

10.06.2026

4 Lessons from Malaysia's International Student Recruitment Playbook

5 min read

Teo de la Rosa

Malaysia isn't trying to compete with the UK, US, Canada or Australia on reputation or prestige to attract more...

Read More arrow-right
How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

09.29.2026

How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

10 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

In higher education, user-generated content (UGC) is content created by real members of your university’s community,...

Read More arrow-right
International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

09.22.2026

International Student Recruitment in the Middle East: What Universities Need to Know

5 min read

Teo de la Rosa

What is actually driving the Middle East's rise as a destination for international students, and what does it take for...

Read More arrow-right
How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

09.15.2026

How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

12 min read

Aubrey Musco

Most institutions have accepted that they need video. Far fewer have worked out what to make, where to put it, and why...

Read More arrow-right
Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

08.13.2026

Why Students Choose Ireland: Highlights from our Dublin Event

5 min read

Teo de la Rosa

On August 6th, we welcomed international student recruitment professionals to University College Dublin for our first...

Read More arrow-right
7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

08.04.2026

7 Student Recruitment Strategy Tips for Central & Eastern European Universities

7 min read

Audrey Fery-Forgues

International students are rethinking what "study abroad" even means. As costs climb in traditional destinations like...

Read More arrow-right
The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

07.30.2026

The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics

5 min read

Aubrey Musco

What does it actually take to recruit domestic students in a market shaped by a demographic cliff, shrinking...

Read More arrow-right
Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

07.29.2026

Are International Audiences Becoming More Regional? – Search Data Suggests They Might

4 min read

Mark Bennett

Prospective international students aren't just turning away from the Big 4 or seeking out study opportunities in...

Read More arrow-right
Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

07.23.2026

Policy Swings and Behaviour Shifts: Your Mid-Year Higher Ed Reading List

7 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

So far, 2026 has been a flurry of policy disruption, political moves and changing student behaviors. Travel bans and...

Read More arrow-right
the keystone awards - nominations now open

The Keystone Awards 2026

Celebrate excellence in global education.
We’re honoring outstanding institutions, teams, and individuals across categories, including Higher Ed Institution of the Year and International Student of the Year.

Nominate your institution, colleague, or student today.


 

Start Your Nomination

Keystone Media Kit

Download the media kit to explore our products and services and learn how we can support your institution's growth.

Please enter your email address to initiate the download.

Subscribe to get the
latest news and updates