As we look to diversify and de-risk from over reliance on a few core markets, understanding the subtle differences in the motivations in each key country will be key

The number of international students applying through UCAS has increased by 3% since last year, the application process operator has said.

Ours is not the first analysis that makes the case for US universities to diversify their international student recruitment markets

While we might embrace increased volumes, the pressures being placed on admissions and enrolment teams within universities are unprecedented

Educators have warned that, in 2022, there has been an increase in students voicing their dissatisfaction for application wait times.

The January deadline for applications made via UCAS in the UK has suggested that record numbers of undergraduates from two key international markets are expected to join courses in September 2022.

International applicants to UK universities hit 142,925 in total during 2021, UCAS end of cycle release data has indicated, marking a 5% drop on 2020 figures. Non-EU student applications are making up for a big drop in EU applications, however.

Oxford International Education Group has revealed a business unit aiming to streamline application processing, conversion and enrolment journeys.