28 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: Official figures put direct spending on international education in Australia at AUS$20.3 billion for 2015/16 This represents an increase of roughly 6% over the previous fiscal year The total value of the sector, taking into account some indirect and offshore spending, now likely exceeds AUS$21 billion annually Total ...
23 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: Postgraduate applicants in emerging markets are largely motivated by a desire to progress in their current career path Most emerging market applicants give the greatest weight to the institution’s reputation or ranking in their intended field of study, followed closely by overall institutional reputation Leading study destinations ...
17 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: The number of international students in Canada increased by 8% in 2015 China and India continue to be the major drivers of that growth Canada’s attractiveness as a study destination appears to be on the upswing, but some significant competitiveness issues remain The economic impact of international students ...
Nov 25, 2016 by Anton Crace The value of Australia’s international education industry has grown for a third consecutive year to reach a record A$20.3bn in 2015/16. The figure, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, comes off the back of strong enrollment growth within the country in early 2016, driven by Chinese ...
Nov 23, 2016 by Sara Custer After a video reflecting the journey of a South-Sudanese refugee from child solider to a Western Sydney University graduate went viral last year, vice-chancellor Barney Glover has argued that sophisticated branding campaigns are now fundamental for universities to stand out in the increasingly competitive global higher ...
22 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: The number of international branch campuses (IBCs) continues to grow There are now 249 IBCs, enrolling an estimated 180,000 students worldwide IBC activity is shifting somewhat from the Middle East to Asia, and to China and Southeast Asia in particular The US and the UK remain the leading ...
15 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: Canada’s immigration minister announced changes this week to the scoring system used to select candidates for permanent residency Under the new rules, fewer points will be awarded for qualified job offers and international graduates will receive additional points in recognition of their having completed post-secondary studies ...
14 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: International student enrolment in the US grew by 7% in 2015/16 There are now more than one million foreign students enrolled in the US, with an estimated economic impact of US$36 billion India was the fastest-growing sending market with 25% growth this year Aside from China, other notable ...
4 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: The US Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has released its final policy guidance for English language training pathways in the US Such programmes offer English language preparation as part of a structured path to full-time degree study SEVP sets out that it must now formally certify ...
2 Nov 2016 Here are the highlights: Destination marketing organisations are becoming increasingly active in international student marketing Many are developing, or are already implementing, formal international student marketing strategies Some take a very broad view of destination marketing, with initiatives and services that contribute to student recruitment, student satisfaction during the term of ...