Canadian study permit approvals fall far below cap targets

Jan 24

Data

New data reveals policymakers “significantly underestimated” the impact of Canada’s international student caps as 2024 study permit approvals fall far below government targets.

by Polly Nash

Data

Jan 24

200 years of Manchester Met

2024 was a landmark year for Manchester Metropolitan University as it celebrated 200 years of proudly driving progress.

by The View From

How I became the first Rohingya refugee to become an international student in Canada

Jan 24

Voices

Farhana Roshan documents her inspiring journey to overcome hardship and become the first Rohingya refugee to become an international student in Canada.

by Farhana Roshan

Voices

Jan 24

John Sherman, The Evaluation Company

This week, The PIE sat down with John Sherman, the CEO of The Evaluation Company.

by Maureen Manning

Jan 23

US Congress passes Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act, which is set to have “serious implications” for international education, is on its way to the White House after comfortably passing the US House.

by Polly Nash

Jan 23

Police cars outside the White House in Washington DC.

What do Trump’s executive orders mean for international higher ed?

The PIE unpacks the "tsunami" of executive orders issued on day one of Trump's second term, and what they could mean for international higher education in the US.

by Polly Nash

How many international students are there in Germany?

Jan 23

Data

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

by Abhishek Nair

Data

Jan 23

News

African students break away from big four

International students from Africa are increasingly heading to institutions in Europe and Asia as part of a market shift away from the big four host countries.

by Maina Waruru

News

Jan 23

Policy

India explores initiatives to promote special visas for int’l students

The Indian government is hoping to spread more awareness of new special category visas for international students through various promotional initiatives.

by Abhishek Nair

Policy

Jan 23

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US and Canadian flags flying next to each other.

Data

How many people are stopped at Canada’s border with the US?

Almost 200,000 people were apprehended at the US's northern border in 2024, data from the country's border patrol agency reveals.

by Beth Kennedy

Data

Jan 17

Analysis

Explained: reporting international student ‘no-shows’ in the big four

Each of the world's four major study destinations has strict protocols for reporting when international students fail to enrol at their chosen institution. Here, The PIE unpacks the different rules for each country.

by Beth Kennedy

Analysis

Jan 09

Top study destinations outside the “big four” in 2024

While the US, UK, Canada, and Australia continue to dominate the international education landscape, collectively hosting over half of the world’s overseas students, alternative destinations are gaining traction.

by Abhishek Nair

How many international students are there in the UK?

Jan 07

Analysis

The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in the UK, including those in the Graduate Route, along with insights into the leading source markets.

by Beth Kennedy

Analysis

Jan 02

South Asia: student mobility trends and 2025 expectations

Home to a quarter of the world’s population, South Asia has become a major source of outbound migration, contributing a significant number of international students.

by Abhishek Nair

Pivot to the Middle East: How universities are expanding amid global shifts

Dec 24

Analysis

As university budgets shrink and global politics shift, institutions are increasingly looking to the Middle East to establish an international presence.

by Nick Harland

Analysis

Dec 16

Analysis

What we learnt from CBIE 2024

After 10 months of policy changes from the IRCC, CBIE's 53rd annual conference in Ottawa provided a crucial opportunity for Canadian stakeholders to come together for what many see as a “recalibration” of the sector.

by Polly Nash

Analysis

Nov 13

Analysis

Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

Some leaders are beginning to think more holistically about the future of education, away from transactional issues and towards reimagining the philosophy of the university.

by Timothy van Gardingen

Analysis

Nov 12

India optimistic over F-1 visa and green cards under Trump

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Indian stakeholders are hopeful yet cautious about how his second presidency will impact student mobility from India to the US.

by Abhishek Nair

What does Ministerial Direction 107 mean?

Nov 12

Analysis

The Australian sector seems to be unanimous that Ministerial Direction 107 needs to go - we explain what it is and how it impacts student visa issuance.

by Amy Baker

Analysis

Oct 29

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200 years of Manchester Met

2024 was a landmark year for Manchester Metropolitan University as it celebrated 200 years of proudly driving progress.

by The View From

How I became the first Rohingya refugee to become an international student in Canada

Jan 24

Voices

Farhana Roshan documents her inspiring journey to overcome hardship and become the first Rohingya refugee to become an international student in Canada.

by Farhana Roshan

Voices

Jan 24

John Sherman, The Evaluation Company

This week, The PIE sat down with John Sherman, the CEO of The Evaluation Company.

by Maureen Manning

Jan 23

Sponsored

What does 2025 have in store for higher education in EMEA?

D2L outlines key trends for the EMEA higher education market for the year to come.

by The View From

Beech-side views: The Great British bounce-back?

Jan 17

View of the river Thames and London eye, UK.

Voices

As the Biden era comes to an end in the United States of America, I reflect on the possible implications of a second Trump presidency on the UK international education sector.

by Diana Beech

Voices

Jan 16

Voices

The Secret Agent: money talks

The PIE talks exclusively to an international student recruitment agent under complete anonymity. This is an uncensored view of recruitment activity from someone working in the private sector.

by The PIE News team

Voices

Jan 15

Liz Wildes, Boundless Learning

This week, The PIE sat down with Liz Wildes, senior vice president of portfolio management and growth at Boundless Learning.

by Beth Kennedy