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Europe in focus: Which destinations are attracting global students?
Exclusive briefing for education providers revealing the latest and anticipated international student mobility trends
Q3 2025 GLOBAL STUDENT FLOWS BRIEFING
About the webinar
In 2025, more than 450,000 international students are expected to choose study destinations outside the 'Big 4', with Europe emerging as their preferred choice.
In the latest edition of our Global Student Flows Briefing, we analysed Q2 2025 visa data across Big 4 + New Zealand and higher education enrolment trends across 21 destinations.
One finding is clear: global student mobility is shifting, and Europe is emerging as the next major hub. 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
Q2 student visa trends in the 'Big 4' and New Zealand
showing current student demand and approval rates
Europe’s share in global student mobility
and its role to attract students moving away from the 'Big 4'
Top source markets for European universities
based on historical enrolment data and visa trends
Using data for effective student recruitment
using the BONARD Education Platform
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Speakers
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Key takeaways:
Global shift is accelerating
Protectionist policies in traditional English-speaking destinations are reshaping student mobility. By 2024/25, combined enrolments in Europe and Asia are expected to surpass those in the Big Four (Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US).
The Big Four + New Zealand projected to decline -17% in 2025
This is primarily driven by sharp declines in the US and Canada.
New Zealand is rebounding
The country is poised for growth, supported by new international education strategies and streamlined visa pathways.
The US continues its downward trend
Driven by visa policy limitations, the US is projected to experience a 60% decline in F-1 student visa issuance during Q2 2025.
UK remains resilient
The UK stands out as a bright spot, having recorded two consecutive quarters of growth (+27% and +24%). This momentum is being fuelled by rising demand from India, Nepal, and Nigeria, as students shift away from other destinations.
Europe on the rise
Europe hosted 1.6 million+ international students in 2023/24, with a 5% growth forecast for 2024/25. Demand is being led by South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Diversification is no longer optional
The global student mobility landscape is shifting. From 2024/25 onwards, international student recruitment will become more fragmented.
To remain competitive, institutions must:
Build stronger student recruitment pipelines
Diversify beyond China and India
Target emerging source markets in SEA, Latin America, and Africa
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