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GLOBAL

Gulf study interest falls 30% as conflict reshapes student demand

Global student demand for universities in the Gulf is falling fast, with a recent report showing a steep drop in March 2026 compared to growth seen since late 2025, as the conflict reshapes perceptions of stability and choice.

SOUTH AMERICA

Mexico: A personalised, supportive approach is the key to success in this growing study abroad market

There is significant demand in Mexico for study abroad, and Mexicans are considering a wider range of destinations than in the past

CHINA

US no longer a top-three destination for China’s students

The United States continues to lose its long-held appeal among Chinese prospective international students, a new report by a major study abroad consultancy has found.

UK

Narrowing bands of compliance: How the UK’s new RAG system will impact international student recruitment

The Home Office has circulated draft guidance with additional detail on more stringent sponsor compliance requirements for UK universities.

GLOBAL

What the Iran-Israel war could mean for students who depend on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

The Iran-Israel war may seem far away, but its effects are increasingly felt close to home. A way that we – and especially students — might be feeling the impacts of warfare, though, is with AI.