Student housing in Germany is experiencing a long-term price hike, prompted by high enrolment figures, threatening its status as an affordable destination.

Germany's combination of world-class higher education institutions and a tuition-free public university system made it the first choice for many students ahead of the UK and France.

A study of CEOs from some of the world's largest companies has found that around a third benefit from international education, which is notably higher than typical study abroad rates.