The Nordic Surge: growing international search interest for 2026
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...
11.28.2025
The Future of Higher Education: Conversation, Communication and Crystal Balls
8 min read
Capturing some of the topics and takeaways from Keystone's Future of Higher Education event in New York City.
11.26.2025
Is OPT becoming a strategic pillar of international recruitment?
7 min read
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 2025 Report
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The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
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10.28.2025
State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape
9 min read
In a recent Keystone webinar, experts gathered to discuss the the State of Student Recruitment in the UK in 2025. Mark...
10.23.2025
From Ignored Enquiries to Instant Replies: How Student Expectations Are Reshaping University Communications
6 min read
Remember when responding to a student enquiry within 48 hours was considered excellent service? Those days are gone....
10.22.2025
Australia & New Zealand – Change and Opportunity
6 min read
International education in Australia and New Zealand has seen rather diverging approaches in recent years. The former...
10.15.2025
UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?
5 min read
First announced in the May white paper, the reduction of the UK’s Graduate Route post-study-work-visa from 24 to 18...
08.28.2025
Africa as a Growing Study Destination: An In-Depth Look
7 min read
In a recent appearance on the Keystone Higher Ed Chats Podcast, Amo Kubeyinje – Director of Graduate Admissions &...
08.28.2025
Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search
4 min read
To what extent do prospective students use and trust information generated by AI? And is this now a part of their...
08.19.2025
Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?
6 min read
Recently we reported on the rise of the “Asian Tigers”. We saw that collective efforts to capitalize on global shifts...
07.30.2025
Are More International Audiences Considering Online Study?
4 min read
Interest in online study is up substantially in 2025 - are international students react to a shifting policy landscape?
07.28.2025
Between and Beyond - Shifting International Student Preferences in 2025
5 min read
International education policy is a lot for prospective students to keep track of this year. And the resulting shifts...
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