International student recruitment has faced a turbulent cycle. Headlines have focused on visa policy, political rhetoric and shifting government priorities. Yet beneath the noise, many in the sector are quietly acknowledging a different issue, structural misalignment, says Univive.

International student recruitment has faced a turbulent cycle. Headlines have focused on visa policy, political rhetoric and shifting government priorities. Yet beneath the noise, many in the sector are quietly acknowledging a different issue, structural misalignment, says Univive.

Analysis of nearly 80 million student interactions shows purpose-built AI study tools deepen active reading rather than replacing it.

The experience students have while studying is integral to the purpose of higher education and the opportunities it unlocks beyond graduation. As universities navigate a challenging market landscape, growth and diversification strategies are increasingly being judged not solely on commercial performance, but on their ability to enhance student outcomes, says Maria McKenna.

Ireland's capital has long been a popular hub for language schools. Darren O'Brien outlines why.

For international students, a key step in the admissions journey is proving their English language skills. Universities striving to be inclusive must make well-informed choices about which tests they accept as evidence of proficiency.