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The Brief delivers sharp, five-minute updates on the policies, numbers, and market shifts shaping international students, education agents, and colleges. Each episode offers practical takeaways to help your business strategy, student advice, strengthen applications, and make smarter decisions. Fast, fact-driven, and built for busy professionals — this is the podcast to stay in the loop and stay competitive in international education.

Topics

Browse episodes by country and theme.

Australia4
Visa settings, VET and ELICOS integrity, and the policy shifts shaping international education in Australia.
Canada2
Study-permit caps, approval rates, and the policy changes redrawing Canada's international student landscape.
United Kingdom2
Course demand, post-study work, and the UK's standing as a destination for international students.
New Zealand1
How New Zealand is positioning itself in the global race for international students.
China1
China as both a source and destination market — visas, mobility, and policy shifts.
Student visas4
Grant rates, refusals, and the visa-policy shifts that decide where international students can study.
Education agents2
What market shifts, consolidation, and policy changes mean for education agents and recruiters.
Market trends1
The data, forecasts, and structural shifts shaping international education enrolment.