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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?
Higher Education News
Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards
Read the inspiring stories of the 10 individuals and institutions honored at the 2026 Keystone Awards for their contributions to...
Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education
A conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA, as she talks about her own path through international...
Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump
Explore the changes in the popularity of U.S. international education amid policy changes, shifting perceptions, and their potential...
How is Post-Study Work Changing?
Post-study work visas are changing in the U.S., UK and Australia. See what these changes are and what their impact is likely to be.
APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination
APAIE 2026 was the biggest one yet, and chats from the conference floor explain why. Read our APAIE insights on international higher...
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...
How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'
Asian study destinations are positioned to benefit as international education expands further beyond the ‘Big 4’. But how do they...
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.
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.
The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026
Explore the international education in the Nordics, highlighting recent search trends and student perceptions.
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...
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...
Higher Education News
The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.
5 min read
Is the USA still the destination every international student aspires to? On paper, yes – it remains the biggest study destination in the world. But...
07.09.2026
Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards
7 min read
Every year, the Keystone Awards recognise both the students and institutions that have driven higher education forward,...
05.25.2026
Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education
4 min read
In the latest episode of Higher Ed Chats, Keystone Education Group sat down with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and...
03.26.2026
Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump
8 min read
Search and survey data helps illuminate how prospective international students regard study in the U.S. after a year of...
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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
03.19.2026
How is Post-Study Work Changing?
9 min read
In recent months, the U.S., UK, and Australia have all announced upcoming changes - or potential changes - to their...
03.06.2026
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...
03.02.2026
How does the United States travel ban affect international students?
5 min read
Recently, the United States government has put an indefinite hold on any immigrant visa approvals for nationals of 75...
02.22.2026
How Asia competes with the 'Big 4'
4 min read
Asian study destinations are positioned to benefit as international education expands further beyond the ‘Big 4’. But...
02.09.2026
The UK Rejoins Erasmus: How are awareness and intention developing?
3 min read
The UK will rejoin the Erasmus program, but which prospective audiences are aware of this and who is most willing to...
02.06.2026
Key Notes: TNE and the 2026 UK International Education Strategy
12 min read
The UK's new 2026 international education strategy appears to prioritise off-shore transnational education (TNE) over...
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...
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...
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