The Market Monitor Digest (week 06/2026)
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International Education
France: International students made up half of France’s new immigrants in 2025
By The Economic Times, Jan 30, 2026
France saw a continued rise in immigration in 2025, with nearly 380,000 non-EU nationals receiving their first residence permit, an increase of almost 11% over 2024. The number of foreign residents in France now stands at 5 million, mainly from the Maghreb, followed by Turkey, the UK, China, and Ivory Coast.
Jordan: Jordan records record breaking number of international students
By Study Travel, Feb 02, 2026
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan has announced a new record number of international students studying in the country’s higher education institutions. The number of international higher education students has seen a “steady rise” over the past six years, and the number of newly admitted students has doubled over the past five years.
Canada: Canada issues advisory for international students on visa scams
By The Economic Times, Feb 02, 2026
Canada has cautioned international students to understand the study permit process carefully and remain alert to immigration fraud, warning that false or misleading information can lead to visa refusal and entry bans of up to five years. IRCC said a study permit, which costs CAN$150, allows international students to study in Canada, but applicants remain responsible for all information submitted, even if they use an agent or representative.
UK: New data releases from UCAS and HESA
By British Council, Feb 02, 2026
While HESA data tells us about past academic years, figures from UCAS’s January deadline are the first good look we get at the upcoming entry cycle. The overall trend was a 1% increase in international applicants, up from 2.7% at the same point in 2025. This brought the total to a record 124,830, an increase of slightly over 6,000 applicants compared to last year.
UK & Indonesia: Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s “new kid on the block” for TNE
By The PIE News, Feb 03, 2026
Indonesia is positioning itself as a key transnational education (TNE) partner for the UK, with an aim of opening 10 new overseas branch campuses in the coming years.
Netherlands: Academics welcome coalition’s plan to reverse HE cuts
By University World News, Feb 04, 2026
Universities in the Netherlands have welcomed a coalition agreement indicating that the new government plans to invest €1.5 billion in higher education, research and innovation – thereby reversing the previous government’s cuts to education – and to cancel plans to reduce the range of English-language programmes which attract international students.
Vietnam: Students encouraged to obtain advanced technology degrees abroad
By ICEF Monitor, Feb 04, 2026
Vietnam is determined to reduce its reliance on foreign investment. It wants to join countries at the forefront of advanced computing and technology industries. The ambition stands to profoundly affect the choices Vietnamese students make about where to study abroad.
Global: How to deliver value for international students
By Times Higher Education, Feb 05, 2026
International higher education is at a crossroads. The student flows that have long surged to universities in the Big Four destinations of the UK, the US, Canada and Australia are softening, with appeal of host countries in Asia and Europe rising.
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