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News · 11 days ago
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Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students

We can all see the data: the international student marketplace is becoming more competitive all the time. There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever be

Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students We can all see the data: the international student marketplace is becoming more competitive all the time. There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever be
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News · 14 days ago
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ICEF Podcast: The big shift and the future of international student recruitment

International education, and international student recruitment in particular, is experiencing profound change across at least three dimensions: we now work in a much more competitive global market; o

ICEF Podcast: The big shift and the future of international student recruitment International education, and international student recruitment in particular, is experiencing profound change across at least three dimensions: we now work in a much more competitive global market; o
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News · 2026.09.03
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The outlook for Indian student mobility through 2030

A new report from QS highlights how Indian demand for study abroad is expected to continue to shift through 2030, and adds some helpful forecasts to our own recent analysis of the changing landscape

The outlook for Indian student mobility through 2030 A new report from QS highlights how Indian demand for study abroad is expected to continue to shift through 2030, and adds some helpful forecasts to our own recent analysis of the changing landscape
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News · 2026.08.26
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Recruiting under Canada’s international student cap: Six strategic enrolment gaps that matter

Recruitment teams across Canada are working harder than they have in years and still missing their targets. The cap is not the reason. New student arrivals fell 61% last year, below even COVID levels

Recruiting under Canada’s international student cap: Six strategic enrolment gaps that matter Recruitment teams across Canada are working harder than they have in years and still missing their targets. The cap is not the reason. New student arrivals fell 61% last year, below even COVID levels
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News · 2026.08.19
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The questions families are actually asking: Inside the student advising conversation in 2026

Five years ago, a typical counselling session began with a list. A student would come in with the names of three or four universities, usually collected from rankings, a cousin abroad, or a school fr

The questions families are actually asking: Inside the student advising conversation in 2026 Five years ago, a typical counselling session began with a list. A student would come in with the names of three or four universities, usually collected from rankings, a cousin abroad, or a school fr
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News · 2026.08.18
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Global agent survey reveals international students’ top concerns are visa uncertainty and affordability

The 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey sheds light on many characteristics of international students’ mindset and behaviours today. But if there are two prevailing themes running across the data,

Global agent survey reveals international students’ top concerns are visa uncertainty and affordability The 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey sheds light on many characteristics of international students’ mindset and behaviours today. But if there are two prevailing themes running across the data,
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News · 2026.07.30
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Changing landscape for student recruitment in India calls for new strategies

India is arguably the most important student source market, in terms of volume and demand, for universities that are heavily invested in maintaining or building international student enrolments. Desp

Changing landscape for student recruitment in India calls for new strategies India is arguably the most important student source market, in terms of volume and demand, for universities that are heavily invested in maintaining or building international student enrolments. Desp
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News · 2026.07.30
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Canadian immigration officials increase their scrutiny of study permit applicants’ financial documentation

New analyses of study permit applications and refusal data from Canada show a high correlation between an applicant’s ability to show adequate and stable finances and their chance of being approved

Canadian immigration officials increase their scrutiny of study permit applicants’ financial documentation New analyses of study permit applications and refusal data from Canada show a high correlation between an applicant’s ability to show adequate and stable finances and their chance of being approved
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News · 2026.07.22
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Canadian immigration officials have made several updates to compliance guidance for study permits and post-graduate work permits

Over the last four to six weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated a number of its internal policy, procedures and guidance documents. These are primarily used as refere

Canadian immigration officials have made several updates to compliance guidance for study permits and post-graduate work permits Over the last four to six weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated a number of its internal policy, procedures and guidance documents. These are primarily used as refere
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News · 2026.07.21
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Why sharper English-language guidance is becoming an agent’s sharpest tool for student success

Most agents ELSAA speaks with are deeply committed to their students' success – that isn't in question. What is changing, and fast, is how much specialist knowledge agents now need on English-langu

Why sharper English-language guidance is becoming an agent’s sharpest tool for student success Most agents ELSAA speaks with are deeply committed to their students' success – that isn't in question. What is changing, and fast, is how much specialist knowledge agents now need on English-langu
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News · 2026.07.01
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OECD: International students may be underinformed about job prospects in top destinations

For many students from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there is a dream pathway attached to study abroad: Obtain internationally recognised credentials > stay and work in the

OECD: International students may be underinformed about job prospects in top destinations For many students from emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, there is a dream pathway attached to study abroad: Obtain internationally recognised credentials > stay and work in the
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News · 2026.06.24
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What is happening to student mobility flows between the Global South and Global North?

In 2026, students in a number of important student source countries for Western schools and universities are increasingly likely to see their study visa applications rejected. These markets include B

What is happening to student mobility flows between the Global South and Global North? In 2026, students in a number of important student source countries for Western schools and universities are increasingly likely to see their study visa applications rejected. These markets include B
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News · 2026.06.18
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Offering reassurance to international students after they apply is increasingly key to securing enrolments

An important new whitepaper from Uni-Life, “After the offer: what 2,500 student conversations reveal about conversion risk,” reminds us that international student decision-making is inherently an

Offering reassurance to international students after they apply is increasingly key to securing enrolments An important new whitepaper from Uni-Life, “After the offer: what 2,500 student conversations reveal about conversion risk,” reminds us that international student decision-making is inherently an
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