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Arizona State University launches ASU London Arizona State University is creating ASU London to give students an international study experience, combining UK undergraduate degrees with the opportunity to pursue a master’s at ASU in the US.

Often when we think of TNE we think of, for example, UK Universities opening a branch in China or Australian Universities with a campus in Vietnam. But what about US -> UK TNE? thepienews.com/arizona-stat...

Asia “consolidating as the leading destination region” for international students A new report from the British Council and Studyportals shows that international students are increasingly choosing to study in Asian destinations. Students are drawn by the greater affordability, exp

33% increase in international students searching for Bachelors degrees in China monitor.icef.com/2025/10/asia...

Policy uncertainty emerges as top barrier to student mobility Unclear policy changes in destination markets are becoming major barriers to international student mobility, a new survey has found.

Students are delayed or redirecting study applications after major policy news from intended destinations thepienews.com/policy-uncer...

Shorter Graduate Route from January 2027, UK govt confirms While the Graduate Route visa will be cut from two years to 18 months from January 2027, financial requirements are also set to increase from November 2025.

Rollout dates for reduction of Graduate Visa from 24m to 18m confirmed thepienews.com/shorter-grad...

UK transnational education enrolments poised to surpass onshore students this decade The latest available numbers from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) tell us that there were 732,285 international students in UK higher education in 2023/24, representing a modest dip (-4

Half of all students studying through a UK TNE are in Asia monitor.icef.com/2025/10/uk-t...

Growing use of AI for study abroad decisions highlights importance of multi-channel marketing strategies Findings from IDP’s latest Emerging Futures: Voice of the International Student survey reveal students’ rapidly growing interest in using AI to research destinations, institutions,

More than half of prospective students use AI to help in their study search monitor.icef.com/2025/10/grow...

The executive MBA work-life-study balancing act The degree is famously demanding and women often have additional responsibilities — so how do students cope?

Really insightful piece about women balancing an EMBA with personal and professional responsibilities. Behind paywall but if you work at a Uni you'll likely have access ⬇️ www.ft.com/content/25b0...

UK tops list for international student appeal An ApplyBoard survey has found the UK as the top choice for international students, as the diversification of study destinations continues.

UK the top destination for international students, amidst concerns about the US thepienews.com/uk-tops-list...

Top UK unis partner on career initiatives for India and China Career support initiatives in two of the biggest Asian countries come both the Russell Group universities aim to help their Indian and Chinese graduates kick-start careers with a competitive advantage...

Great to see Birmingham and Glasgow teaming up for this important careers initiative thepienews.com/top-uk-unis-...

The four key trends that will shape international student mobility for the next decade The following has been adapted from the opening plenary given by Editor in Chief Craig Riggs at the ICEF Monitor Global Summit in London, 12 September 2025.A year ago, in this very room, we looke

9 million international students by the end of the decade, but where will they be going? monitor.icef.com/2025/09/the-...

Asian destinations show their strength in latest ranking of student cities The QS Best Student Cities 2026 rankings were released last month, and, for the first time ever, Seoul has taken the title as the world's best city destination. The Korean capital's move up the table

Having spent a good amount of time there over the years, it's easy to see why Seoul has been named the world's best student city. Significantly more affordable than many of the other cities on the list too! monitor.icef.com/2025/08/asia...

How post-study work rights can make or break the return on investment for study abroad The following is a guest post contributed by Tim O'Brien and Claire Clifford from INTO University Partnerships, where Tim is the Senior Vice President, New Partner Development, and Claire the Vice Pr

Post-study work rights aren't just a benefit—they're the key factor determining whether international students can earn back their investment from a global education 💼https://monitor.icef.com/2025/08/how-post-study-work-rights-can-make-or-break-the-return-on-investment-for-study-abroad/

The surging demand for skills training in a rapidly changing global economy With more than 175 million users, Coursera is the largest online learning platform in the world. It currently offers more than 16,000 courses in collaboration with 370+ partners. Students can also ea

Having recently completed a microcredential in AI, and currently enrolled in an online Cert for leading a DEI network; my experience definitely matches the stats! monitor.icef.com/2025/07/the-...

Explained: why Nepalese students are choosing the UK The PIE travelled to Nepal to investigate the growth in Nepalese students choosing to study in the UK, as demand shifts from Australia.

More Nepalese students are choosing the UK over Australia. Here's why thepienews.com/explained-wh...

New Zealand universities see record income from overseas students Foreign student numbers rebound despite fee increases as other anglophone countries impose immigration restrictions

Students continue to seek destinations outside the big four, with my homeland on the rise 🥝 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-zea...

💷 46% of international students in the UK always or often worry about money; and many more findings in this report of International Students experiences in the UK (links to PDF) www.ukcisa.org.uk/media/nv0ng4...

France expands educational opportunities for Indian students; aims to welcome 30,000 students by 2030 France is actively seeking to deepen its strategic partnership with India by aiming to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030, a significant increase from the current 8,000. To achieve this, France is in...

France targeting globally mobile Indian students with aspirations to increase inbound students three fold economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/fr...

Plans afoot to stimulate UK–EU student mobility under new terms The UK government has opened negotiations with the European Union to restart a youth mobility scheme to and from the UK. The expectation is that this may result in the UK rejoining the massive Erasmu

Closely following the EU trade negotiations this week - it would be great to see any future Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU including the option for study 👩‍🎓https://monitor.icef.com/2025/05/plans-afoot-to-stimulate-uk-eu-student-mobility-under-new-terms/

What makes a positive difference to the way that staff feel about work? Good managers are a valuable asset and have a big impact at the team and company level

I've been lucky to have many brilliant managers during my career, who have supported me to do my best work. I always strive to do the same for my team 🤩 on.ft.com/3Sgoh5E

Breaking: UK Graduate Route reduced to 18 months under immigration white paper The UK government's immigration white paper is tightening every area of the UK's immigration system, including study, work and family.

Disappointing to see the Graduate Route slashed from 24 to 18 months in the Immigration white paper thepienews.com/breaking-uk-...

Breaking: Ecctis acquires edtech platform Enroly The award-winning admissions platform Enroly has been acquired by Ecctis, ending months of speculation over potential buyers.

Enroly acquired by Ecctis #edtech thepienews.com/breaking-ecc...

The FT highlighting the latest intel about international student flows (subscription required): Studyportals data shows overseas interest in US courses was down 15 per cent last month compared with March 2024, while the UK registered a 13 per cent increase in the same period. on.ft.com/3GFUdxL

80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts UUKi's International Student Recruitment Survey 2025 highlights ongoing challenges for international recruitment at UK universities.

A challenging time for the sector with 4 in 5 UK unis missing their Sept international targets. I suspect things will look better this Sept but time will tell thepienews.com/80-of-uk-uni...

Germany's international students return eightfold investment International students in Germany contribute eight times more to public budgets than what the government spends on them, according to new research from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

A decade after graduating, 45% of international students are still in Germany and are contributing immensely 👩‍🎓 thepienews.com/germanys-int...

High study visa refusal rates disrupting the international education landscape International students are facing high rates of visa refusals in top study destinations, which is leading to a host of planning and financial problems for students, institutions, and agencies alike.

Student visa refusal rates up with 36% of US and 52% of Canadian applications declined last year monitor.icef.com/2025/03/high...

UK: Study visa applications and issuances on the rise in 2025 For the first time since October 2023, the number of applications for visas for study in the UK has increased. In January 2025, according to the latest Home Office data, students submitted 28,700 app

Increase in student visa issuance for the first time since late 2023 monitor.icef.com/2025/02/uk-s.... Green shoots!

I recently attended a Randstad workshop to learn more about the power of AI and how we can consider integrating it into our work. Extremely interesting food for thought 💡https://www.randstad.co.uk/market-insights/future-work/how-generative-ai-reshaping-future-work/

£500k boost for international growth at Welsh unis Welsh universities are set to benefit from a ring-fenced £500,000 funding pot set aside to support the Global Wales program.

Wonderful news for Welsh higher education with a £500k investment in Global Wales, dedicated to international student recruitment thepienews.com/500k-boost-f...

US State Department pauses study abroad grant funding The US State Department has paused grant funding for study-abroad scholarships, plunging the sector into "profound" uncertainty.

Potential impact on future Fulbright Scholars thepienews.com/us-state-dep...

Survey highlights the disruptive effects of visa delays on international students - ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment New survey findings from global international education services firm INTO show that many students are experiencing visa processing delays so significant that study abroad plans are being disrupted. T...

45% of those who missed orientation say visa issues/delays were the main reason 📝https://monitor.icef.com/2025/02/survey-highlights-the-disruptive-effects-of-visa-delays-on-international-students/