Recruitment & agents

Leading student recruitment platform, Crizac Ltd, has acquired Studies Planet education agency, as the company seeks to expand its reach in Latin America.

Industry experts have highlighted a “natural power shift” as students increasingly explore emerging destinations beyond the big four.

International student recruitment is regaining momentum after a slower 2024 cycle, Enroly data looking at the UK’s September 2025 intake across more than half of higher education institutions has suggested.

While Graduate Management Education programs saw a 7% rise in applications worldwide, US, UK, and Canada recorded a decline, with regions like India and Southeast Asia experiencing strong international application growth.

The UK Home Office has granted University College London (UCL) additional Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocations after the university exceeded its initial quota, bringing relief to affected students.

A new study is casting fresh light on internationalisation efforts across US community colleges, but experts warn that more targeted strategies are needed to expand student participation and enhance outcomes.

The study-abroad sector is optimistic after KC Overseas’ court win on GST exemption for international university commissions and the GST Council’s proposed amendment on exports – though creating onshore value remains key.

European institutions should learn from the recruitment mistakes of the “big four” to avoid repeating them, delegates at a major industry conference have heard.

Three of Europe’s major education agencies have joined forces to create a "mega-agency" – promising students and partners more options and efficiency.

StudyIn has acquired South East Asia's SUN Education student recruitment agency, in a move set to advance the "multi-destination ambitions" of both companies.

The release of IDP Education’s full year financial results has revealed a 15% decline in revenue and 21% decline in gross profit for 2025, linked to market-wide declines in student volumes impacting the number of placements and IELTS language tests delivered.

While the University of Southampton set up India’s first UK campus in Delhi under government rules, UK universities now see potential to increase presence in Gujarat’s GIFT City under its separate regulations.

The UAE now captures 59% of all MENA study destination searches on Keystone's platforms, cementing its position as the region's most in-demand education hub.

Higher compliance thresholds set out in the UK government’s immigration white paper will be rolled out to universities this September, amid heightened media scrutiny of asylum claims made by study visa holders.

Ravi Lochan Singh and Mark Lucas received the Lifetime Impact Award – Asia Pacific and South Asia at The PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025 for their contributions to international education in the region.