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By the time national enrolment statistics are published months later, the information is out of date.
The Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey gives you real-time insights on enrolment trends across the world. NAFSA, Oxford Test of English and Studyportals Analytics and Consulting Team are partnering to help universities access timely enrolment data and act accordingly.
Pre-register to take our 6-minute survey on international enrolments for the January to March intake and get a free personalised report showing how your enrolment compares to similar institutions worldwide.
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Watch how we analysed the Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey findings with university leaders. See the trends in student mobility, regulatory challenges, and what's coming next for global enrolment.
Global Enrolment Trends and the Future of Higher Education: Insights and Strategies for 2025
What can I expect from my tailored benchmark report
Participating in our survey ensures a tailored benchmark report to your institution.
The data presented in this mockup is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect actual results from any institution. These figures are entirely fictional and should not be interpreted as real survey findings.
Participating in our survey ensures a tailored benchmark report to your institution. You can see how your university compares to the others in your region.
Participate in our survey and claim your benchmark report now.
What can I expect from my tailored benchmark report?
Watch how we analysed the Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey findings with university leaders. See the trends in student mobility, regulatory challenges, and what's coming next for global enrolment.
Global Enrolment Trends and the Future of Higher Education: Insights and Strategies for 2025
"It tells how we're comparing with what's going on in the sector, not just in the UK but globally."
Bobby Mehta, Pro Vice -Chancellor,
University of Portsmouth
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What’s in my benchmark report?
The data presented in this mockup is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect actual results from any institution. These figures are entirely fictional and should not be interpreted as real survey findings.
See how your university compares to your peers and to institutions globally.
Register interest for next edition!
85
779
countries
institutions
taking part
Universities worldwide are already participating
past editions
3
What’s in my benchmark report?
See how your university compares to your peers and to institutions globally.
"It tells how we're comparing with what's going on in the sector, not just in the UK but globally."
Bobby Mehta, Pro Vice -Chancellor,
University of Portsmouth
"It tells how we're comparing with what's going on in the sector, not just in the UK but globally."
Bobby Mehta, Pro Vice-Chancellor
University of Portsmouth
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Why participate?
1. See how your enrolments compare to similar institutions
Get a tailored report showing exactly where you stand.
2. Adjust your strategy in time
Get real-time data instead of waiting months for outdated national statistics.
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
Why participate?
1. See how your enrolment compares to similar institutions
Get a tailored report showing exactly where you stand.
2. Act while there's still time
Get real-time data instead of waiting months for outdated national statistics.
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
Why participate?
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
1. See how your enrolments compare to similar institutions
Get a tailored report showing exactly where you stand.
3. Plan for what's ahead
Address the obstacles and opportunities in your sector so you can plan ahead.
1. See how your enrolment compares to similar institutions
Get a tailored report showing exactly where you stand.
1. See how your enrolment compares to similar institutions
Get a tailored report showing exactly where you stand.
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
2. Adjust your strategy in time
Get real-time data instead of waiting months for outdated national statistics.
3. Know what's coming your way
See what obstacles and opportunities institutions like yours are facing so you can plan ahead.
3. Plan for what's ahead
Address the obsticles and opportunities in your sector so you can plan ahead.
The data presented in this mockup is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect actual results from any institution. These figures are entirely fictional and should not be interpreted as real survey findings.
What stood out about the results of the survey from the August to October 2025 intake?
The survey included 461 institutions across 63 countries reporting on their August to October 2025 intake. It's the largest intake period of the year, accounting for almost 60% of English-taught programme start dates globally, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.
US and Canadian universities face historic enrolment drops
Most institutions in both countries reported steep declines, with Canadian universities now planning budget and staffing cuts.
Visa restrictions are the top concern
Government policies are now the biggest obstacle to international enrolment, with US institutions reporting the sharpest increase in concern.
Asian and European universities are growing while North America shrinks
Students are increasingly choosing alternative destinations as the US and Canada struggle with restrictive policies.
What stood out about the results of the survey from the August to October 2025 intake?
The survey included 461 institutions across 63 countries reporting on their August to October 2025 intake. It's the largest intake period of the year, accounting for almost 60% of English-taught programme start dates globally, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere.
Budget cuts loomed many institutions
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, 67% of Canadian institutions anticipated budget cuts, compared to 38% globally. Diversification into new markets was cited as the most universally anticipated strategy among responding institutions.
US and Canadian universities face historic enrolment drops
Most institutions in both countries reported steep declines, with Canadian universities now planning budget and staffing cuts.
Budget cuts loomed many institutions
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, 67% of Canadian institutions anticipated budget cuts, compared to 38% globally. Diversification into new markets was cited as the most universally anticipated strategy among responding institutions.
Visa restrictions are the top concern
Government policies are now the biggest obstacle to international enrolment, with US institutions reporting the sharpest increase in concern.
Asian and European universities are growing while North America shrinks
Students are increasingly choosing alternative destinations as the US and Canada struggle with restrictive policies.
