UK study visa applications on the rise
According to new Home Office data released on 13 February, the UK recorded a rise in study visa applications at the start of this year—the first time since October 2023. In January 2025, 28,700 sponsored study visa applications were made, marking a 12% increase versus the same period in 2024 (25,500). Promising outlook for […]
Spain reaches record high foreign enrolment in 2022/23
According to the latest data from the Ministerio de Universidades, Spanish universities reached a record-breaking 241,777 foreign student enrolments in 2022/23. This follows a big jump reported from the previous academic year (224,080). The latest record represents a nearly 8% year-over-year gain and adds up to an impressive 16% increase from a pre-pandemic base of […]
New H-1B rule increases post-study work flexibility for international students in the US
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented a final rule modernising the H-1B program. The new measure streamlines the approvals process, increases flexibility for employers and improves the integrity of the visa. This spells great news for the international education sector as it expands opportunities for foreign […]
US tops inaugural QS World Future Skills Index
The US comes out as the most ‘future-ready’ country in the inaugural QS World Future Skills Index, leading in preparedness for jobs of the future. The UK and Australia are also ‘Future Skills Pioneers,’ with the former being at the forefront of graduate employability and the latter scoring a perfect 100 in workforce readiness. […]
New Zealand international education sector maintains strong rebound
According to a press release from the New Zealand government, the country’s international education sector is rebounding strongly, up 24% year-on-year. This keeps the country on track with predictions to make a full post-pandemic recovery by 2025. Robust growth in international student enrolments New Zealand saw 75,535 enrolments between January to August 2024, exceeding […]
Ireland enrols record 40k international students in 2023/24
Student data from Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (HEA) revealed that the country reached 40,400 international enrolments in 2023/24. This is the first time the region surpassed the 40,000 mark, ushering in a new all-time high record. Consistent year-on-year growth The numbers from 2023/24 are another string of statistics that attests to Ireland’s impressive post-pandemic […]
Firm acceptances rocket by 31% in the UK
Firm acceptances by overseas students in the UK grew by almost a third in just a year, pointing to a robust recovery for the country’s international education sector. This comes after the industry grappled with different policy changes in 2024. Return to growth UK-based student engagement, conversion and retention specialist UniQuest analysed over 40,000 […]
Germany expected to welcome 400k students in the winter semester
According to a snapshot survey by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany is forecast to welcome some 405,000 international students in the 2024/2025 winter semester. This marks a 7% surge in numbers versus the same period last year (380,000 in 2023/2024). Notable growth Data also showed that the number of international first-semester students […]
QS shares World University: Sustainability Rankings 2025
Global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) revealed the 2025 edition of their World University Rankings: Sustainability on 10 December 2024. The list showcases 1,744 institutions from 107 countries and territories, increasing by over 1,000 institutions since its pilot edition in 2022. Measures of sustainability The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability highlights institutions that […]
US reaches all-time high at 1.1M international students in Higher Education
According to an Open Doors report released on 18 November, the United States welcomed 1,126,690 international students in the 2023–2024 academic year, further solidifying its position as the fastest-growing destination for foreign learners. This milestone reflects a 7% increase over the previous year, underscoring the country’s resilience and appeal as a global education hub despite […]