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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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'

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

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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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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...

The State of Student Recruitment in the U.S.
Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

07.09.2026

Ten Winners, Ten Stories: Behind the 2026 Keystone Awards

7 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

Every year, the Keystone Awards recognise both the students and institutions that have driven higher education forward,...

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Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education

05.25.2026

Global by Design: A Conversation with Dr. Fanta Aw on the Future of International Education

4 min read

Keystone Education Group

In the latest episode of Higher Ed Chats, Keystone Education Group sat down with Dr. Fanta Aw, Executive Director and...

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Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

03.26.2026

Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump

8 min read

Mark Bennett

Search and survey data helps illuminate how prospective international students regard study in the U.S. after a year of...

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How is Post-Study Work Changing?

03.19.2026

How is Post-Study Work Changing?

9 min read

Jack Surtees

In recent months, the U.S., UK, and Australia have all announced upcoming changes - or potential changes - to their...

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APAIE 2026 Hong Kong International Higher Education Conference

03.06.2026

APAIE 2026 and the Rise of Asia as a Study Destination

5 min read

Ines Veiga Pena

Held in the vibrant city of Hong Kong over four days in February, this year’s Asia-Pacific Association for...

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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'

4 min read

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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NTNU University of science and technology in Trondheim, Norway

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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