The Market Monitor Digest (week 07/2026)
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International Education
US: Data shows drop in Black, Hispanic students at top colleges
By University World News, Feb 06, 2026
Enrolment of Black and Hispanic freshmen in America’s most selective universities and colleges fell by 25.5% and almost 15% respectively in the first full cycle after the Supreme Court of the United States ended affirmative action in admissions in 2023, according to a new study.
The Netherlands: Policy shifts mark “turning point” for Dutch higher education
By The Pie News, Feb 06, 2026
The new coalition government in the Netherlands has halted the scrapping of certain English-taught programs and reversed large-scale funding cuts – welcome signals for the sector after years of restrictions.
Scotland: Scotland rejects UK HE levy to keep doors open to global talent
By The Pie News, Feb 09, 2026
Scotland is doubling down on its appeal to international students, rejecting a proposed levy on institutions recruiting overseas students while rolling out new measures designed to strengthen its reputation as a welcoming study destination.
Germany: German universities indicate growth in 2025/26
By Study Travel Magazine, Feb 10, 2026
The number of international students at universities in Germany is expected to further increase in the current 2025/26 academic year, according to a snap survey of institutions by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Canada: MITT to close doors as Canada’s international student cap bites
By The Pie News, Feb 10, 2026
The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) is the first public post-secondary institution to announce it is closing in the wake of Canada’s cap on student permits.
Europe: Financial crisis drives student complaints to record high
By Times Higher Education, Feb 11, 2026
Sharp rise in grievances may reflect financial pressures on universities and ‘heightened expectations’ of procedural fairness, says ombudsman.
UK: Falling study visas a ‘sharp warning’ to UK government
By Times Higher Education, Feb 11, 2026
January visa applications hit lowest level in four years, prompting further concern about university finances.
Australia: Australia removes in-person requirement for student visa appeal tribunals
By Study Travel Magazine, Feb 12, 2026
The government of Australia has passed legislation to amend the appeal process for student visa refusals and cancellations so that decisions can be made based on written submissions, a move that it said would speed up the process.
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