Companies offering study fairs, high school tours for universities and student campus visits have found themselves only operating online, with attention now focused on recruitment for the 2021/22 academic year.
Only 2% of prospective students in South Asia would "totally drop" the idea of studying overseas due to Covid-19, says Global Reach survey.
As many as 75,000 Indian students could be stranded in the US according to the North American Association of Indian Students, with some even being made homeless.
The UK's former universities minister Jo Johnson has outlined plans to help the UK regain market share within international education - doubling Indian student numbers and extending post-study work rights are core aims.
Flights are being scheduled for Indian students "stranded" in the UK, with one student group estimating as many as 10,000 students want to return home.
A study of Indian students has suggested a majority interested in 2020 intake will defer to future intake while 26% indicated a willingness to enrol for online classes.
Around 70% of prospective students from India want to continue with their applications to study overseas, a survey by edtech startup Yocket has found.
PM in Australia confirms international students not eligible for funding assistance, given terms of visa. Agency groups lobbying for action reveal sector working hard to support onshore and new starts.
