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Using Students’ Native Language in International Recruitment

Attracting the brightest students from around the world requires speaking their native language. Using students' native language in...

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Top University Social Media Accounts of 2022

Having a social media presence is integral to student recruitment. We take a look at some of the university social media accounts...

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Revolutionizing Higher Ed: The Impact of AI on Student Recruitment

AI is revolutionizing student recruitment and enrollment in higher education, through data analysis, personalizing communication, and...

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Strategies for Promoting STEM Programs to International Students

To effectively promote STEM programs to international students, university admissions staff should implement strategies that are both...

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Utilizing Virtual Campus Tours in Student Recruitment

Virtual tours gained popularity during the pandemic, but they still remain a valuable tool for universities trying to recruit...

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Harnessing the power of student reviews - a key strategy in student marketing

Student reviews are a popular means for influencing enrollment decisions for your student leads. We look at how can you use them in...

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Mastering communication with Generation Z and Generation Alpha students

As university marketers turns towards Gen Z and Gen Alpha, this guide looks at the differences between the two and how to communicate...

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Have your Facebook student groups gone quiet? How to leverage student communities

Facebook groups have long been a popular channel for universities to create student communities, however now they are reporting drops...

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The first 8 seconds – capturing the attention of Gen Z students

Generation Z has an increasingly shorter attention span. How can universities effectively market their courses in such a short time...

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Clearing: How to fill empty seats in your classrooms

With university clearing is upon us - we take a look at the clearing process and what universities can do to make it smoother for...

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The impact of new international tuition fees in Norway and Finland

Non-EU students in Norway and Finland will face new tuition fees, impacting higher education and accessibility. The decision raises...

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Improving Accessibility in Higher Education

While there is a growing awareness of the importance of accessibility in education, some colleges still fail to provide a fully...

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How Direct Admissions Can Impact Higher Education Enrollments

The traditional college application process has long been a barrier to education. We look at the increasingly popular direct admission...

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Higher Education News

Using Students’ Native Language in International Recruitment

5 min read

Using a students' native language in your international recruitment is a key factor in attracting the brightest students around the globe.

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11.14.2023

Top University Social Media Accounts of 2022

16 min read

Thaís Roberto

As in every other industry, social media has become an indispensable tool in higher education marketing. A successful...

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10.25.2023

Revolutionizing Higher Ed: The Impact of AI on Student Recruitment

2 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, including the way universities attract and enroll students....

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10.17.2023

Strategies for Promoting STEM Programs to International Students

3 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers are of immense importance for societies and the global...

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10.05.2023

Utilizing Virtual Campus Tours in Student Recruitment

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Since the disruption the COVID-19 pandemic, more universities have invested in complete virtual tours of their campus.

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09.04.2023

Harnessing the power of student reviews - a key strategy in student marketing

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Fran Fitzsimmons

Student reviews have emerged as a powerful tool in shaping perceptions and influencing enrollment decisions for your...

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08.24.2023

Have your Facebook student groups gone quiet? How to leverage student communities

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

While Facebook groups have long been a popular channel for universities to create student communities, the platform has...

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08.21.2023

The first 8 seconds – capturing the attention of Gen Z students

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Generation Z represents the newest wave of university applicants. They are tech-savvy, hyper-connected, and considered...

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08.17.2023

Clearing: How to fill empty seats in your classrooms

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

University clearing is the process in which students secure a place at a university or college if they haven’t received...

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07.13.2023

The impact of new international tuition fees in Norway and Finland

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Non-EU students will have to pay tuition fees in Norway from Autumn 2023 following months of debate, with international...

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06.12.2023

Improving Accessibility in Higher Education

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Just under 20% of undergraduate students have some form of disability, according to the U.S. National Center for...

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06.06.2023

How Direct Admissions Can Impact Higher Education Enrollments

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

The traditional college application process has long been many students’ barriers to higher education.

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