28 July 2026 at 1:01 pm
Around the world in five
Education news stories from around the world.
Italy
Italy announces its “biggest language training and international mobility programme ever”
An important new scholarship programme will send 150,000 Italian youth to other European countries to learn languages and immerse themselves in different cultures. The €420 million in scholarships will cover all aspects of students’ expenses.
Global
The international student recruitment industry needs a reset
As student expectations shift and competition intensifies, institutions can no longer measure success by enrolment figures alone. Lasting success depends on trust, partnerships and supporting students long after they submit an application.
Europe
France, Germany and UK see record international student enrolment as study abroad preferences shift
France, Germany and the UK are witnessing record international student enrolment as stricter visa policies in traditional destinations such as the US and Australia reshape global study abroad trends. Rising enrolments from India and Africa, coupled with high visa approval rates and growing demand for alternative destinations, are driving a shift in student mobility for the Fall 2026 intake.
United States
5 takeaways from new data on international student enrolment in the US
As international enrolment drops, institutions are re-evaluating where and how they recruit international students.
Viet Nam
Riding the wave: Vietnamese students adapt as global study-abroad trends shift
As Western universities face soaring costs and tightening visa policies, emerging Asian hubs and local transnational campuses are capturing a new generation of Vietnamese talent.
