Australia appears to be regaining favour in markets in South Asia according to a survey of agents in the region. However, Australia’s popularity level is far from its peak in 2009.
A survey of 1,300 agents reveal bullish attitudes for international student enrolments for the coming year in both the UK and US suggesting concerns that political and safety factors would deter students were premature.
Brazil’s outbound study surged by 14% in 2016, with more than 247,000 students studying abroad during the year as exchange rates improved, according to Belta, Brazil’s largest study travel association. HE-level study is also growing in popularity.
The German outbound study travel market remained steady last year, according to an annual agency survey, which shows that the number of students going abroad for language study fell by just under 2%.
A Hobsons survey of 62,000 prospective students indicates a softening of the initial negative reaction to the June 2016 referendum partly due to national welcome campaigns and a weakened pound.
Despite Australia’s international student numbers improving while political tensions in the UK and the US appear to deter students, high costs and the rigidity of SSVF could dampen further growth.
Latin American agents report they are beginning to see repercussions of the US’s change in politics, predicting interest among students to study in the country will stagnate with students seeking alternative English language destinations.
Convinced of the potential of the central Asian region, ICEF has just completed its first Central Asia Focus event, attracting agents from five countries in the region.
Brazilian agency CI has revealed that opening two offices in Sydney and Ireland has helped build a client base of Brazilians keen to re-enrol and remain in each country.
Kenyan education consultancy company, AEC, celebrated its 20th anniversary this month with a black-tie event in Nairobi.
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