Market Reality Check: What the 2025 Data Really Tells Us About 2026
A quick reality check on international education going into 2026. Despite alarming headlines, global demand remains strong—students are shifting destinations, not disappearing. ...
Episodes
UK Still The Most Attractive. But Alternative Destinations Gain Ground.
UK maintains commanding 82% attractiveness among international education professionals, but nearly three-quarters of students are actively considering alternative destinations. ...
Australia's Closed Doors vs New Zealand's Race For Students
Australia's international education sector is heading for a decade of stagnation with growth projected at just 2% annually through 2030 - a dramatic fall from nearly 10% pre-pan...
The new Chinese K visa. It's not for everyone.
Conrad and Eden break down China's new K visa - a precision-targeted strategy to attract elite AI and STEM talent from top-tier universities. This isn't immigration reform; it's...
ApplyBoard plummets 74% vs Australian Agencies Being Acquired
While edtech unicorn ApplyBoard faces a 74% valuation collapse, strategic consolidation continues in international education with two key acquisitions targeting Australian stude...
The UK: Computing/IT Climbs, Business/Law Dominates, Arts Fall. But What About Healthcare?
International students are making calculated decisions about their UK education, and the data tells a clear story. This episode examines the significant shifts in field of study...
62% Rejected - Canada's Study Permit Crisis
Canada's study permit rejection rate hit a record 62% - the highest in over a decade. Anna and Conrad analyze the policy crisis reshaping international education in 2025, from C...