The Market Monitor Digest (week 30/2026)
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International Education
US: “The tsunami keeps coming”: US leaders react to final D/S rule
By The Pie News, July 17, 2026
Following the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing the end of duration of status, leaders share their take on the Trump administration’s “arbitrary intrusion” into higher education.
South Korea: Korea ‘needs new internationalisation plan’ after meeting target
By Times Higher Education, July 18, 2026
There are fears that South Korea’s rapid growth in international student numbers is unsustainable after the country met its 300,000 enrolment target two years early.
UK: UK sector sets out wishlist as Andy Burnham takes No. 10
By The Pie News, July 20, 2026
UK international education stakeholders have urged the UK's new Prime Minister to maintain the Graduate Route, scrap the controversial levy on private school fees, and strengthen ties with key sending markets.
Canada: English Outdoors launches adult programme in Toronto
By Study Travel Magazine, July 20, 2026
ELT provider English Outdoors has launched a new programme for adults in the Canadian city of Toronto, combining language tuition across the city with the Toronto Discovery Experience.
South Korea: Seoul remains top in QS Best Student Cities 2027
By Study Travel Magazine, July 21, 2026
The South Korean capital city of Seoul has retained its position at the top of the QS Best Student Cities ranking ahead of Tokyo and London, while the UK had the highest number of cities listed.
Ireland: Irish unis rethink recruitment as Indian students become more outcome-focused
By The Pie News, July 22, 2026
With competition for Indian students intensifying globally, Irish universities say long-term success will depend less on recruitment and more on offering employability, strong student support and lasting partnerships.
Canada: Canadian immigration officials have made several updates to compliance guidance for study permits and post-graduate work permits
By ICEF Monitor, July 22, 2026
In the last weeks of June 2026, IRCC made a number of substantive updates to its published guidance for study permits and post-graduate work permits. The revisions largely take the form of expanded guidance that seeks to clarify or otherwise detail eligibility and compliance requirements. Such changes are generally made without public notice and can create confusion among students and advisors.
US: AIRC report highlights commission models and agency support
By Study Travel Magazine, July 23, 2026
A new survey of member institutions in the USA by AIRC has highlighted typical commission models and rates, agency portfolios and support and other areas of agent management by institutions.
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