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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.
Take our 6-minute survey on international enrolments for the August to October intake and get a free personalised report showing how your enrolment compares to similar institutions worldwide.
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Global Enrolment Trends and the Future of Higher Education: Insights and Strategies for 2025
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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.
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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
"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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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.
Survey is now open!
74
520
countries
institutions
taking part
Universities worldwide are already participating
past editions
2
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 latest survey from 2025?
The survey included 240 institutions across 48 countries reporting on their January to March 2025 intake. It's a crucial period accounting for 32% of global Bachelor's and Master's programme start dates.
Visa challenges overtook affordability as top barrier
Government policies and visa difficulties were highlighted as the most significant obstacle to international enrolment, cited by 62% of institutions. This marks a sharp increase from 50% in the previous intake. This particularly affected Canada (93%), Australia (86%), and the US (70%), while only 6% of Asian institutions viewed this as significant.
Postgraduate enrolments declined
For postgraduate enrolments, 34% of institutions reported declines compared to the previous year, 37% remained stable, and 29% experienced growth. Undergraduate enrolments showed more positive trends, with 34% reporting growth.
Budget cuts loomed at 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.
What stood out about the results of the latest survey from 2025?
The survey included 240 institutions across 48 countries reporting on their January to March 2025 intake. It's a crucial period accounting for 32% of global Bachelor's and Master's programme start dates.
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 challenges overtook affordability as top barrier
Government policies and visa difficulties were highlighted as the most significant obstacle to international enrolment, cited by 62% of institutions. This marks a sharp increase from 50% in the previous intake. This particularly affected Canada (93%), Australia (86%), and the US (70%), while only 6% of Asian institutions viewed this as significant.
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.
Postgraduate enrolments declined
For postgraduate enrolments, 34% of institutions reported declines compared to the previous year, 37% remained stable, and 29% experienced growth. Undergraduate enrolments showed more positive trends, with 34% reporting growth.
Budget cuts loomed at 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.
