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This report uses real data from over 50 million students actively searching for programmes on Studyportals annually. We tracked what they're looking for, where they want to go, and what universities are offering them.
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Asia, Latin America, and MENA in global education
In recent years, sustainability has become a pressing global concern, driving a surge in demand for education and expertise in this field. Higher education institutions have responded by expanding their academic offerings in response to growing student interest.
Asia, Latin America, and MENA in global education
The flow of international students is changing. Asia and the Middle East are becoming major destinations, not only sending students abroad. Latin America is struggling to attract students but still generating strong outbound demand. If you're recruiting internationally or wondering where your competition is coming from, this report shows you what's happening on the ground.
Emerging trends as destination and source regions
Emerging trends as destination and source regions
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Asia is consolidating as the leading destination region
With more than 20,000 English-taught programmes, China, Japan, Malaysia, and India are attracting both regional and international students at scale.
MENA is investing heavily to compete
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are pouring resources into scholarships, branch campuses, and flexible learning models that students actually want.
Second-tier cities are gaining ground
Students are looking beyond capitals to cities like Udupi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jeddah for affordability and specialised programmes.
Transnational education is reshaping where students can study
Asia leads globally in TNE institutions and student demand. MENA is catching up fast. Latin America's TNE footprint is shrinking.
Students want specific skills, not generic degrees
Computer Science, Data & AI, and specialised Business fields are oversubscribed. Generic Engineering and Business programmes risk being oversaturated.
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.
Asia is consolidating as the leading destination region
With more than 20,000 English-taught programmes, China, Japan, Malaysia, and India are attracting both regional and international students at scale.
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.
MENA is investing heavily to compete
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are pouring resources into scholarships, branch campuses, and flexible learning models that students actually want.
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.
Second-tier cities are gaining ground
Students are looking beyond capitals to cities like Udupi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jeddah for affordability and specialised programmes.
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.
Transnational education is reshaping where students can study
Asia leads globally in TNE institutions and student demand. MENA is catching up fast. Latin America's TNE footprint is shrinking.
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.
Students want specific skills, not generic degrees
Computer Science, Data & AI, and specialised Business fields are oversubscribed. Generic Engineering and Business programmes risk being oversaturated.
