Liverpool opens Bengaluru campus with nearly 300 students

The University of Liverpool has officially opened its Bengaluru campus, welcoming nearly 300 students and becoming the first Russell Group university to establish a campus in Karnataka.

by Kim Martin

Transnational education

Oct 16

News

University of Manchester plans Bengaluru centre in India push

The proposed centre will focus on industry-linked learning and research collaboration, adding to a growing UK presence spanning campuses and partnership hubs.

by Abhishek Nair

News

Oct 16

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Remote or in person, assessments must be secure, fair and able to stand up to scrutiny

As assessment moves towards hybrid and remote delivery, PSI's Wallace Dalrymple explains how layered security can expand candidate choice and accessibility without compromising trust in results.

by Wallace Dalrymple

The View From

Oct 16

Five mins with

Anya O’Connor, Queen’s University Belfast

This week, The PIE sat down with Anya O'Connor, head of international partnerships at Queen's University Belfast. We spoke about her fondness of a checklist, putting Northern Ireland on the map and a life-changing work trip to Jordan.

by The PIE News team

Five mins with

Oct 16

Watch & Listen

Liverpool’s mayor opens Bengaluru campus

Watch as Liverpool's mayor, Steve Rotheram celebrates the opening of the University of Liverpool's Bengaluru campus in India.

by The PIE News team

Watch & Listen

Oct 16

Student experience

Ireland’s international education sector risks hitting “social license wall”

Housing pressures, perceptions of racism and concerns over graduate outcomes risk undermining public support for international students, panellists at the second edition of The PIE Live Ireland have warned.

by Beth Kennedy

Student experience

Oct 15

Edtech

Firmli plans AI co-pilot for international student recruitment

The Norwegian company’s planned November launch will bring together student applications and communications to help recruitment teams identify issues requiring attention.

by Abhishek Nair

Edtech

Oct 15

Recruitment & agents

Overseas student commencements fall 5% in Australian higher education

International student commencements at Australian higher education providers fell by almost 5% year-on-year in the first part of 2026, according to new preliminary government data.

by Kim Martin

Recruitment & agents

Oct 15

Voices

Small steps, bigger possibilities: rethinking study abroad for Japanese nursing students

Japan's declining birth rate presents a challenge for international education providers seeking to attract students from Japan. One group deserves attention: nursing students.

by Yuka Taniguchi

Voices

Oct 15

News

International graduates deliver $1.7tn lifetime boost to host economies

International students who graduated in 2024 are projected to contribute USD $1.7 trillion to their host economies over their working lives, according to new global research seeking to put a price on their post-study impact.

by Kim Martin

News

Oct 15

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Data

In focus: How UK unis are staying under the 5% BCA threshold

As institutions scramble to stay compliant under tightened BCA requirements, Spencer Withrington uncovers one of the ways universities are staying under the new 5% visa refusal threshold – and the cost it is having on students.

by Spencer Withrington

Data

Oct 05

K-12

Can a British education be reimagined for India? Inside Shrewsbury’s experiment

Shrewsbury International School India's first Indian campus reflects a much bigger question facing Britain's independent schools: can their educational philosophies travel as successfully as their brands?

by Abhishek Nair

K-12

Aug 10

Student experience

Long read: Finding international student scholarships in the US – and when to look elsewhere

As more affordable study destinations emerge as quality education hubs, students are increasingly questioning the ROI of an American degree. Evan Bourtis explores financial aid options for international students in the US.

by Evan Bourtis

Student experience

Jul 21

Transnational education

Why are TNE approvals surging in China?

China's Ministry of Education approved 219 new Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships in its latest approval round at the end of May, the highest annual level of approvals since 2012 according to sector analysts.

by Timothy van Gardingen

Transnational education

Jun 09

Data

The PIE investigates: The real cost of rejection in visa fees

The UK collected more than £9.3 million in visa fees over the last 12 months from students who were ultimately refused entry. The PIE investigates how the government is generating more income from visa refusals since 2012, despite falling application levels.

by Nicholas Cuthbert and Dave Amor

Data

Jun 08

Analysis

Switzerland’s hospitality institutions are selling the business of good service

For decades, Switzerland's hospitality schools have occupied a unique place in international education. While they may be associated with glittering careers in hotel or restaurant mangement, a recent visit to the world-renowned Glion and Les Roches show that the opportunities they present graduates are much broader.

by Beth Kennedy

Analysis

Jun 04

Data

Revealed: the best-performing agents for New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand has published the top-performing agents for nine source countries based on application volume and visa approval rates. The data also reveals a higher visa approval rate for agent-linked applications than in previous years.

by The PIE News team

Data

May 13

Study Abroad

“Shift beyond big four evident” as Indian student demand holds up amid reset

With higher education outbound numbers down over a third in two years, consultancies say a “clearly visible” shift sees Indian students look beyond traditional destinations as the market becomes more cautious.

by Abhishek Nair

Study Abroad

Apr 29

Data

How many international students are studying in Australia?

The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in Australia, including those in the post-graduate work stream, along with insights into the leading source markets.

by Charlotte Greenstein

Data

Apr 28

Analysis

“They are taking away the few opportunities left”: Chevening applicants react to UK visa brake

The UK’s student visa ban saw Chevening applications suddenly terminated, impacting female Afghan students barred from education under the Taliban. Shahira Sadat shares the emotional toll and why her faith in the global community is shaken.

by Polly Nash

Analysis

Apr 01

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Remote or in person, assessments must be secure, fair and able to stand up to scrutiny

As assessment moves towards hybrid and remote delivery, PSI's Wallace Dalrymple explains how layered security can expand candidate choice and accessibility without compromising trust in results.

by Wallace Dalrymple

The View From

Oct 16

Five mins with

Anya O’Connor, Queen’s University Belfast

by The PIE News team

Five mins with

Oct 16

Voices

Small steps, bigger possibilities: rethinking study abroad for Japanese nursing students

Japan's declining birth rate presents a challenge for international education providers seeking to attract students from Japan. One group deserves attention: nursing students.

by Yuka Taniguchi

Voices

Oct 15

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Student voice: How Malta turned an English course into a new beginning

Luiz Philippe expected Malta to improve his English. He did not expect it to change what he wanted from his future.

by The View From

The View From

Oct 14

Voices

International security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up?

In her latest column for The PIE, Diana Beech asks whether universities can keep their doors open to the world while guarding against growing security threats – and why getting that balance right has never mattered more.

by Diana Beech

Voices

Oct 12

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Spotlight on… Maynooth University

Ahead of The PIE Live Ireland, The PIE sat down with Maynooth University’s VP international, Patrick McCole, to discuss the growing importance of transnational education to the university, its ambitions to diversify international student recruitment, and how he sees Irish higher education evolving to meet the changing needs of society and the economy.

by The View From

The View From

Oct 12

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Students are keeping their options open. Is the sector keeping up?

International students are weighing more options than ever, making flexibility, clarity and outcomes increasingly important to their decision-making, writes Simon Emmett.

by Simon Emmett

The View From

Oct 09

Buildings and tree in Vancouver, Canada.

Voices

Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality

EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro.

by Patricio Alfaro

Voices

Oct 08

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Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington

The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart.

by Amy Rutherford

The View From

Oct 07

Five mins with

Shaun Carver, the International House at UC Berkeley

This week, The PIE sat down with Shaun Carver, president of the International House Association and executive director of the International House at UC Berkeley. We spoke about intercultural understanding, the importance of listening and why you can't be what you can't see.

by The PIE News team

Five mins with

Oct 06

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Oct 26

Ananya Bhadauria

Moved within/to

Emeritus

Emeritus, India. Ananya Bhadauria has been promoted to associate director of strategy and project management at Emeritus, where she will work on…

Oct 26

Mary Margaret Moore

Moved within/to

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, US. Mary Margaret Moore has joined the University of Colorado Boulder as director of international admissions. She brings…

Oct 26

Katie Bell

Moved within/to

Ravensbourne University

Ravensbourne University London, UK. Katie Bell has joined Ravensbourne University London as interim executive director for marketing, student recruitment and wellbeing, joining…

Oct 26

Gabriel Moreira

Moved within/to

Mander Portman Woodward

MPW – Mander Portman Woodward, UK. Gabriel Moreira has joined MPW as regional sales manager, leading business development and agent relationships across…

Oct 26

Ollie Waite

Moved within/to

UCL

UCL School of Management, UK. Ollie Waite has joined UCL School of Management as head of student recruitment and admissions, following nine…

Oct 26

Joël McConnell

Moved within/to

Pearson

Pearson, UK. Joël McConnell has joined Pearson as principal, partner management, supporting the growth of its international higher education division through strategic…

Oct 26

Leo Cutting

Moved within/to

IDP Education

IDP Education, UK. Leo Cutting has been promoted to senior partnerships director at IDP Education, having previously served as client director. Leo…

Sep 26

Sagar Bahadur

Moved within/to

Manifest Global

Manifest Global, Singapore. Sagar Bahadur has joined Manifest Global as senior vice president of group partnerships and strategic growth, and chief business…

Sep 26

Callum Cowell

Moved within/to

Convera

Convera, Australia. Callum Cowell has joined Convera as head of education, Japan. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Callum will work with Convera’s…

Sep 26

Bayo Awesu

Moved within/to

BIMM University

BIMM University, UK. Bayo Awesu has joined BIMM University as associate director of international recruitment and partnerships, leading its international student recruitment…

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London, England

Echos Education Academic Reception 2026

London, England

Oct 2026

Dublin, Ireland

The PIE Live Ireland 2026

Dublin, Ireland

Oct 2026

Dublin, Ireland

The PIE Live Ireland 2026 – Welcome drinks reception

Dublin, Ireland

Oct 2026

London, UK

EduSolv AI Breakfast Panel

London, UK

Senior leaders in international education gathered for interactive breakfast panel with a workshop session at the Salesforce AI Centre in London.

Oct 2026

Xiamen, China

Can-Achieve International Education Conference 2026

Xiamen, China

The 2026 Can-Achieve International Education Conference (CIEC) concluded successfully in Xiamen, bringing together nearly 1,200 education professionals from China and around the world.

Sep 2026

New York, USA

Made Impact Summit Day 2 – United Nations

New York, USA

Day 2 of Made Impact's summit brought together Storytellers and sector leaders to unify attendees and ratify a shared message of peace, prosperity, and potential.

Sep 2026

New York, USA

Made Impact Summit Day 1 – Ellis Island

New York, USA

For Made Impact's inaugural summit, Storytellers gathered on Ellis Island for an induction on how to engage and collect impact stories from international education and exchange alumni.

Sep 2026

Glasgow, Scotland

European Association of International Education (EAIE)

Glasgow, Scotland

More than 7300 international education professionals from over 100 countries gathered in Glasgow for the 2026 European Association of International Education (EAIE).

Sep 2026

Global Education’s 20th anniversary

On 1 September 2026, Global Education celebrated its 20th anniversary at Katy’s Palace in Kramerville, Johannesburg. The evening brought together the company's team, partners, friends and supporters to celebrate two

Sep 2026