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New edition of Higher Ed Data into Insights is out 📊 Three shifts reshaping international student recruitment: → Mumbai ≠ Hyderabad in India: Why universities shouldn't target entire countries (our data shows completely different study preferences within the same country) → American students looking to European MBAs over domestic options 2:1 (49% EU interest vs 21% staying home) → What actually happens after 300,000+ international students graduate? We're tracking their career paths to help universities, policymakers, and students make better decisions Full insights and videos in the newsletter 👇

🌍 How can universities meet student demand, enrich experiences, and deliver meaningful graduate outcomes? At the upcoming Academic Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Elsevier, our CEO & co-founder Edwin van Rest will explore these questions in his session: “Student Demand, Experience and Graduate Outcomes – New Modules on the Compass Towards Social License?” The session will take place on September 9 at 10:00 BST. We look forward to an inspiring discussion on putting students at the heart of higher education. #AcademicLeadersSummit #HigherEducation #StudentExperience #GraduateOutcomes #Studyportals

✨ 8 days until the Global Student Satisfaction Awards. Throwback to the 2019, 2021 & 2023 editions! Over the years, we’ve celebrated student voices from across the globe, recognising their achievements alongside the leaders and institutions dedicated to making student life and education better. 🌍📣 A special thanks to the British Council and all our partners who have helped bring this vision to life. 🙌 To everyone who has participated and continues to champion student voices: thank you. We're super excited to celebrate this year’s winners and the incredible impact they’ve made. Stay tuned for what’s to come! 🚀

While the US is proposing a tightening of its student visa system, China is targeting tech talent with a new K Visa. Meanwhile, Studyportals data shows growing demand for AI degrees in China, as demand for the US falters. #AI #HigherEducation #Intled #ActingOnInsights

Are we helping international graduates succeed or making it harder for them? Join us at EAIE: European Association for International Education for the panel "Policy shifts and global talent pipelines: Criticism and enthusiasm for international graduate employment." September 12, 09:00 – 10:00 Room J2 We will discuss how politics and narratives shape international graduate outcomes, drawing on Studyportals data from 150,000 graduates and perspectives from national agencies in Finland and Greece. The session will explore global trends, policy impacts, and the challenges and opportunities in building talent pipelines. Hear from Damaris Clark, Theodoros Papaioannou, PhD (Study in Greece | Official Portal), and Hanna Isoranta (Opetushallitus | Utbildningsstyrelsen | Finnish National Agency for Education) as they share data, insights, and strategies for navigating the future of graduate employment.

🌍 We’re excited to welcome Daniel Schaffer as the keynote speaker for the Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025! For over a decade, Daniel has led the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) one of the largest environmental education networks in the world. They've worked with over 100 member organisations in 83 countries . Under his leadership, FEE has expanded its reach through globally recognised programmes including Eco-Schools, Blue Flag, Young Reporters for the Environment, Learning about Forests (LEAF), and Green Key. Before taking the helm at FEE, Daniel led EcoOcean, an NGO focused on protecting the Mediterranean’s marine and coastal environment. He also spent years as a research vessel captain, combining his love for the sea with a drive to protect it. Passionate about the power of education to create change, Daniel will take the Global Student Satisfaction stage to share how knowledge and collaboration can shape a more sustainable future. Discover this year’s Global Student Satisfaction Awards finalists here: https://lnkd.in/dU_hn2nT #GSSA2025 #KeynoteSpeaker #Sustainability #Education #StudentExperience

Join us at EAIE: European Association for International Education on September 10, 13:30 – 14:30 (Room J2) for a fast-paced Ignite© session: Marketing and Informed Decision-Making. From learning from past mistakes to navigating Gen Alpha marketing and leveraging data for smarter recruitment decisions, this session will share practical lessons for shaping the future of international student marketing and admissions. Our Studyportals colleagues Julian A. Leu Leu and Damaris Clark will be sharing their insights alongside other global experts on the topic. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh perspectives and actionable strategies for your internationalisation efforts. #EAIE2025 #StudyportalsatEAIE #StudentRecruitment #HigherEd

Join us at EAIE: European Association for International Education for the Fishbowl session оn September 10, 09:00 – 10:00 (Room F2): Gender equity in higher education: Let’s keep climbing the ladder. While women are well represented in junior and mid-level leadership roles, senior positions remain largely male-dominated. This session goes beyond discussing imbalance. It will explore the skills, support systems, and strategies needed for women to thrive in leadership and build fulfilling careers in higher education. From Studyportals, Mathias Falkenstein will be part of the conversation, sharing perspectives alongside other experts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is a chance to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore practical ways to move the sector forward. #EAIE2025 #HigherEd #GenderEquity #DEI #StudyportalsatEAIE

The Studyportals team will be at EAIE in Gothenburg 2025! ✨ EAIE: European Association for International Education is one of the biggest conferences and exhibitions in the international higher education world!🌎 Join us in Gothenburg, Sweden from 9–12 September 2025, and meet our team at Booth #S32. We'd love to connect, learn, and explore how we can support your institution’s goals. Meet our team members: Marcel Bandur Alison Jenkins Steven Mulligan Maria Kinast David Bradley Inna Byalik Gyles Hawkins Julian Liebig Edwin van Rest Jennifer Bruce Rob van Schaijk Kasper Baars Mathias Falkenstein Julian A. Leu Damaris Clark Jaap Waalen Joep Annega See you in Gothenburg!

We’re honoured that the Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey is recognised as a finalist for The PIE PIEoneer of the Year at the #PIEoneerAwards 🎉   This recognition highlights the collaborative effort between Studyportals, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Oxford Test of English to bring real-time, student-centred insights to institutions worldwide.   A heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of universities around the globe who participate in the survey and to the wider higher education community including APAIE | Asia-Pacific Association for International Education, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) | Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale and EAIE: European Association for International Education for supporting this work. 🌍📊 🌍📊   #GEBS2025 #Studyportals #NAFSA #OxfordTestofEnglish #HigherEd #GlobalEnrolment #InternationalEducation