Jon Aizlewood

The UAE has stopped funding study in the UK over fears of Islamist influence on campuses, reshaping the options available for Emirati students wishing to study abroad.

Education First (EF) offshoot Efekta has launched a one-year language training program across four African countries.

The Trump administration has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including 8,000 for international students, it has declared.

The US government has paused applications for visa changes and extensions for nationals of all countries under its expanded travel ban, as it weighs new vetting measures.

In what is being seen as a significant win for Ireland’s higher education sector, international student enrolments reached a record high of 44,500, up 10% from the previous year’s total of 40,000 — signalling steady growth across the Irish sector.

Greece is ramping up its internationalisation efforts following a legal change allowing private overseas universities to open up branch campuses in the country.

This week, The PIE caught up with Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of Leverage, to explore the daily disciplines behind his work and the conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that continues to shape his thinking.

East and Southeast Asia stood out in 2025 as emerging education hubs in their own right rather than just source markets. Here are the region's biggest stories from 2025.

Visa challenges and uncertainty around post-study employment in the US are driving a projected 15% decline in international master’s enrolments this year, as a new report warns of a long-term drag on innovation and competitiveness.

Latin America’s 2026 international education landscape is set to be dominated by a rise in outbound mobility to Europe, while the region’s appeal as a study destination could see modest but important progress, experts predict.