ZOOM WEBINAR
Q3 2026 Global Student Flows Briefing
Exclusive briefing for education providers revealing the latest and anticipated international student mobility trends
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About the webinar
Who is most likely to enrol in the Big 4 and New Zealand? Where are these students coming from, and what does this mean for higher education globally?
In the latest edition of our Global Student Flows Briefing, we analysed the most recent student visa and enrolment data for Australia, Canada, the UK, the US, and New Zealand.
One finding is clear: international student mobility is not declining; it is reorganising. Educational institutions across the globe must diversify their international student recruitment and use accurate data to stay ahead.
"This briefing offers education providers relevant international benchmarks and an opportunity to align their student recruitment and marketing efforts with the latest trends."
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Topics covered
Current student demand and visa approval rates
in the 'Big 4' and New Zealand
Top source markets
based on historical enrolment data and student visa trends
2027 forecasts
data-driven suggestions for 2027 student recruitment planning
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Speakers
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Key takeaways:
India remains an important source market despite an estimated 25% decline in Big Four enrolments
About 1.2 million Indian students were recorded as studying overseas in 2024/25, with the vast majority choosing the Big Four destinations. While enrolments in 2025/26 are estimated to decline by around a quarter, demand remains strong, with families actively exploring alternative destinations and considering more options.
Study destinations outside Big Four do not fully absorb the level of unmet demand
The Big Four remain important destinations for students seeking high-quality education and strong employability outcomes, despite recent policy changes. Combined growth capacity for Europe is estimated to be at least three times lower than the level of unmet demand across the Big Four.
New Zealand continues to outperform peers
New Zealand posts the strongest positive trend on the chart, reaching 39% growth in Q2 2026 before easing to an estimated 8% in Q3. The market remains within its recent stable band rather than dropping sharply.
The Big Four are moving towards more controlled models of international student mobility
Policy actions and regulatory changes introduced across the Big Four are gaining greater control over immigration, including through study routes. Access has become more restricted and selective, with additional layers of filtering for both students and institutions.
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