The overall value of a US education found students “wholeheartedly enjoy” the US study abroad experience – but less than half think it justifies the cost, according to a new report.

A new app is seeking to simplify the university application process for international students, benefiting both institutions and the digital natives.

Professional networking website LinkedIn has agreed to acquire online learning company lynda.com, in an estimated US$1.5bn stock and cash deal - its biggest acquisition to date.

US-based online payment platform peerTransfer has this month processed over $1bn in international education payments. After a concerted push for global expansion in 2014, the company recently welcomed its 500th client when it signed up Bournemouth University, home to 2,000 international students.

Online education in Brazil got a boost last week as Digital Education, a division of international education publishing giant Macmillan, announced investments in two technology-led businesses, Veduca and Easyaula.