In the 2020/21 academic year, the total number of US students who studied abroad for academic credit declined by 91%, according to new Open Doors data.

Stakeholders have suggested that there might be “significant” improvement in China’s outbound study market as the country gradually reopens. 

After two years of being almost completely closed off, direct flights and student flows are beginning to resume after officials announced “all students” would be welcome back to China.

An August 18 ministerial meeting convened by the Chinese government failed to deliver a date for return to China of thousands of African students.

Access to work rights, cost and education quality are returning as influencing factors in major student source markets, latest analysis has suggested.

The international education sector in New Zealand breathed a collective sigh of relief as the borders fully reopened, but many are prepared for a tough few years ahead.

Lockdowns in China are pushing students and families to search for international study opportunities, experts in outbound mobility have indicated.

Some 78% of leaders in international education believe globalisation is a strategic priority, according to a new report by global engagement platform Terra Dotta.