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How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

A new US travel ban has put a hold on all visas for 39 countries. See how this affects international students - and where some...

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How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

New data explores the awareness and use intentions of different audiences following the announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus.

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The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

New data explores the awareness and use intentions of different audiences following the announcement that the UK will rejoin Erasmus.

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Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

Introducing and explaining the UK's 2026 international education strategy and the significance of a strategic pivot to TNE.

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The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026

Explore the international education in the Nordics, highlighting recent search trends and student perceptions.

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Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

Five of the most important datapoints we've seen in global higher education during 2025 and what they might mean for international...

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International Education in the Netherlands: Student preferences and motivations

Explore how the Netherlands is adapting to shifts in international education with policy changes, evolving student expectations, and...

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The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

Highlights and key takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in NYC, November 2025.

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How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

The United States recently raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. How does this affect international students looking to work in the...

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Is OPT becoming a strategic pillar of international recruitment?

U.S. international enrollments drop 7% while OPT participation surges 21%. Why post-study work pathways are reshaping international...

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State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape

A panel of experts gather to discuss the opportunities in UK student recruitment amidst global policy shifts in 2025.

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From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications

Prospective students are ditching email for WhatsApp, video calls, and even phone calls. New data reveals how communication...

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Higher Education News

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

5 min read

Held in the vibrant city of Hong Kong over four days in February, this year’s Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) conference...

APAIE 2026 Hong Kong International Higher Education Conference
United States international student

03.02.2026

How does the United States travel ban affect international students?

5 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

Recently, the United States government has put an indefinite hold on any immigrant visa approvals for nationals of 75...

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How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

02.22.2026

How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'

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Jack Surtees

Asian study destinations are positioned to benefit as international education expands further beyond the ‘Big 4’. But...

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The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

02.09.2026

The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?

3 min read

Jack Surtees

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus program, but which prospective audiences are aware of this and who is most willing to...

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Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

02.06.2026

Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy

12 min read

Mark Bennett

The UK's new 2026 international education strategy appears to prioritise off-shore transnational education (TNE) over...

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12.17.2025

The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026

6 min read

Jack Surtees

With global higher education in flux during 2025, our data reveals growth in international interest across a range of...

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Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

12.17.2025

Looking to the future: 5 datapoints to set the scene for international education in 2026

9 min read

Mark Bennett

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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12.16.2025

International Education in the Netherlands: Student preferences and motivations

5 min read

Keystone Education Group

Long recognized as a top destinations for international students, the Netherlands now faces a complex mix of policy...

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The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

11.28.2025

The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls

8 min read

Mark Bennett

Capturing some of the topics and takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in New York City.

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How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

11.27.2025

How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

4 min read

Keystone Education Group

In September of this year, the United States government announced that the H-1B visa fee, which is what employers have...

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11.26.2025

Is OPT becoming a strategic pillar of international recruitment?

7 min read

Danijela Jurjevic

Open Doors 2025 has confirmed what many in higher education have been sensing for some time: the U.S. is entering a...

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State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape

10.28.2025

State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape

9 min read

Keystone Education Group

In a recent Keystone webinar, experts gathered to discuss the the State of Student Recruitment in the UK in 2025. Mark...

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From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications

10.23.2025

From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications

6 min read

Danijela Jurjevic

Remember when responding to a student enquiry within 48 hours was considered excellent service? Those days are gone....

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