2025
Student Recruitment Trends

State of Student Recruitment 2025

Master's Students

A must-read report for higher-ed professionals recruiting and enrolling postgraduate students.  

What you'll discover inside

🌎 Top Study Destinations - which countries are winning and losing share at postgraduate level.

📚 Subject Preferences by Age - why Business & Economics continues to dominate, but younger students lean towards the arts.

🚫 Motivations & Barriers - career progression, affordability, and emotional barriers like leaving family all feature.

📱 Communication Preferences - email still reigns, but which instant messaging apps are rising fast?

Influence & Decision Drivers - how course content, social proof and internship opportunities are shaping decision making. 

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Masters Report - Communications

Who is this report for? 

  • Marketing & admissions teams recruiting postgraduate students
  • University leadership planning international Master's strategy 
  • International offices seeking market-specific insights  
  • Agencies and pathway providers targeting grad-school audiences. 

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