Around the world in five

The United States 

OPT growth pushed USA to record high of international enrolment in 2024//25, but drop in new students this year 

The USA’s higher education section reached a new benchmark of 1.17 million international students in the 2024/25 academic year driven by a surge in OPT participants, according to the latest Open Doors research, although a snapshot report on enrolments in the current year flags a decline in new students amid visa delays and policy changes. 

United Kingdom

London's business leaders overwhelmingly support the UK's international graduates 

As the UK prepares for the Graduate Route to be shortened from two years to 18 months, London’s business leaders have had their say on international graduates in the workforce, with 90% showing support. 

North America 

Canada and the US are losing international student enrolments to Europe and Asia  

Canadian and American universities are struggling amidst government policies meant to curb immigration and/or international student numbers. Meanwhile, Asian and European institutions are gaining market share of international student enrolments. 

India 

A new chapter for Indian student mobility 

Institutions that adapt to India’s new student mindset will lead the next decade of international education growth, says Landmark Global Learning. 

Asia 

Traditional HE opens up to the micro-credential revolution 

As Asian economies rise to global leadership, upwardly mobile young populations driven by unprecedented aspirations are increasingly open to non-traditional educational pathways. These pathways include micro-credentials, with countries such as India, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand leading the way in redesigning higher education structures.