What's ahead for international higher education in 2026?

9th December 2025

10:00 EST (USA) 15:00 GMT (UK) 16:00 CET (Europe)

Our panel explore the key trends that have been shaping international higher education in 2025, including:

• What role AI is really playing in global student recruitment right now.

• The growing shift among students toward an ROI-driven mindset, as affordability and career outcomes take center stage.

• Changing communication habits in international recruitment, with WhatsApp and other direct-messaging tools becoming essential for student engagement.

• The rapid rise of transnational education (TNE) and new branch campuses, as institutions expand globally to meet students where they are.

• Evolving enrollment patterns and demographic shifts across key global markets, reshaping mobility and demand.

• The key lessons learned from 2025 and the opportunities ahead in 2026.