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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.
Higher Education News
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...
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.
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...
State of Student Recruitment UK: Opportunities in a Shifting Landscape
"Asian Tigers" (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) are growing in interest from international audiences. Here's how they...
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...
Australia & New Zealand – Change and Opportunity
Explore the international education in Australia and New Zealand, highlighting recent policy changes, shifting trends, and student...
UK Shortens Graduate Route from January 2027 – Who’s Affected and What Will the Impact Be?
International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.
Africa as a Growing Study Destination: An In-Depth Look
"Asian Tigers" (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) are growing in interest from international audiences. Here's how they...
Used with Caution – How Prospective Students Feel About AI Search
International student behaviour is shifting in response to global policy changes. We've explained what's happening in search.
Which audiences are turning to the Asian Tigers - and why?
"Asian Tigers" (South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore) are growing in interest from international audiences. Here's how they...
Higher Education News
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 use the scheme?
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...
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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.
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...
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...
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