The Market Monitor Digest (week 24/2026)
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International Education
US: Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee ruled unlawful
By The Pie News, June 09, 2026
The Massachusetts court decision goes against a previous ruling upholding the $100,000 H-1B fee, with a third lawsuit still to be heard.
Canada: Canada risks losing ground as rivals invest in higher education
By The Pie News, June 09, 2026
A newly released 2026 world university ranking saw all but one Canadian institution lose ground to global competitors, as experts warn of the “financial crunch" facing Canada’s higher education sector.
China: Why are TNE approvals surging in China?
By The Pie News, June 09, 2026
China's Ministry of Education approved 219 new Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships in its latest approval round at the end of May, the highest annual level of approvals since 2012 according to sector analysts.
Australia: Visa squeeze ‘undermining offshore push’, says former minister
By Times Higher Education, June 09, 2026
Both sides of Australian politics have undermined the opportunity to build a major offshore education industry serving some of the country’s closest neighbours, according to former vocational education minister and Liberal Party heavyweight Andrew Robb.
Denmark: New Danish government rows back on controversial master’s reforms
By Times Higher Education, June 08, 2026
The new Danish government’s proposal to slow the rollout of a controversial higher education reform and to expand STEM places has been welcomed by universities, but there are concerns that the coalition is overlooking struggling humanities disciplines.
Vietnam: Vietnam’s higher education ambitions gather pace
By The Pie News, June 05, 2026
Vietnam is seeking to shift from a major outbound student market to an international study destination, driven by policy reform, English-medium growth and expanding TNE partnerships.
Global: Drastic international enrolment decline in ‘Big Four’
By University World News, June 07, 2026
Enrolment of international students in the ‘Big Four’ English destination countries – the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia – continued to decline drastically for the January to March 2026 intake, according to a new study conducted by Studyportals.
Sweden: Reforms leave international students fearing deportation
By University World News, June 10, 2026
The Swedish government’s recent strict migration reforms have led to international students questioning Sweden’s future as a knowledge nation, in particular in relation to research policy goals and students’ paths from studies to work. Higher education stakeholders say that Sweden needs to welcome talents – regardless of origin or background.
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