[Webinar Recap] Real-Time Insights on Global Enrolment Trends: Essential Strategies for Higher Education

NAFSA’s Dr. Fanta Aw, Oxford University Press’ Sara Pierson OBE, and Studyportals’ Edwin van Rest dissect the latest Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey data.

While 62% of universities cite visa restrictions as their top challenge (Canada down 73%, US losing 13% of postgrad students), the panelists explained why aggressive recruitment amid budget cuts creates unrealistic expectations. They discussed how true diversification requires years of relationship-building, why targeting “countries” instead of student segments misses the mark, and the critical importance of “managed growth.”

Most revealing: their insights on why some destinations are thriving while others collapse, and what happens when universities expand too fast without proper infrastructure.

Watch the 10-minute highlight reel to catch their key strategic recommendations here.