> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🌏 2030 Outlook: 3 Scenarios for International Education - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/2030-outlook-3-scenarios-for-international-education-2/ - Published: 2025-08-18T11:31:30.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-18T11:31:29.000Z - Description: With the QS Global Student Flows Report out now and the Back to School Summit coming September 9–11, 2025, the next few months will be pivotal for shaping strategy in a rapidly evolving education landscape. - Author: QS - Tags: Global Student Flows **Hello πŸ‘‹** By 2030, QS forecasts 8.5M international students worldwide, with future growth hinging on how universities address challenges and opportunities; the first Global Student Flows report maps where and why students move, offering three scenarios to test and refine strategy. [Download the Report](https://www.qs.com/reports-whitepapers/global-student-flows-global-report/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### This Week's Highlights πŸ”Ž **Three Scenarios for International Ed in 2030.** Access our latest global student flows report πŸŽ“ **Global Student Flows Insight Series.** In-depth regional reports and webinars throughout 2025 **🌏 In the News.** UK faces Β£621M loss from new student fee levy, US freezes $100M study-abroad funding, and Asia-Pacific nations revise student policies --- ## πŸ”Ž 3 Scenarios for Global Student Flows Our 2025 forecast projects approximately 8.5 million international students by 2030, representing a CAGR of just below 4%. Between 2020 and 2025, student priorities significantly evolved, reflecting a deeper focus on outcomes and institutional reputation. Powered by QS, Global Student Flows sets out 3 future scenarios and 15 key drivers shaping global student mobility to 2030. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/GSF-July-2025-2.png) Global Student Flows maps 4,000 mobility routes across 80+ countries – **combining simulation, policy expertise, and indications of shifting demand**. [Download the report](https://www.qs.com/reports-whitepapers/global-student-flows-global-report/?utm%5Fcampaign=102176957-SR%20%7C%20Global%20Student%20Flows&utm%5Fsource=linkedin&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=Global%20report%20sign%20up) --- ## πŸŽ“ Global Student Flows Insight Series Forecasting thousands of student flows from 2,500 cities, 15 core drivers, 3 scenarios, 1 million simulations – analysed by global experts in policy, economics, and higher education. Throughout 2025, we will release 12 incisive reports and expert-led webinars - featuring forecasts through 2030, market intelligence to inform your TNE strategy, rankings analysis, and much more. [ Register for the insight series](https://www.qs.com/insights/global-student-flows/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#subscribe) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/07/MAR-95276-Header-with-text-2.gif) --- ## πŸ’¬ 2025 Back to School Summit Join 700 university leaders, industry CEOs, investors, and philanthropists at the 2025 Back to School Summit, September 9–11 in New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ. Two full days of high-impact presentations, private roundtables, fireside chats, and curated networking with top companies, global foundations, and major institutional investors. [Register Now](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/24th-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Connect with us](mailto:bethany.hogan@qs.com) for the 2025 Sponsorship Brochure for deeper partnerships. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/_Images-for-B2S-2025--3--1.gif)](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/24th-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## 🌏 Europe and Central Asia ## πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK [plans](https://thepienews.com/uk-universities-to-face-620m-hit-from-international-student-levy/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 6% levy on international student fees, risking Β£621M annual losses for universities πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· TΓΌrkiye [launches](https://thepienews.com/turkiye-starts-turkish-program-for-school-aged-intl-students/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Turkish program for international students aged 7–15 to aid integration ## 🌎 North America πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US [freezes](https://thepienews.com/us-scraps-100m-in-study-abroad-programs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) $100M in study‑abroad programs, affecting 12,500+ participants and 7,400 international scholars ## 🌏 East Asia and Pacific πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia to [amend](https://monitor.icef.com/2025/08/australia-prioritises-amendments-to-esos-act-in-legislative-agenda/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ESOS Act in 2025–26, boosting sector integrity and protections for overseas students πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ From Apr 2026, Japan will let select universities [exceed](https://thepienews.com/japans-internationalisation-drive-to-relax-student-enrolment-limits/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) enrolment caps by 5% for top international students πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ύ Malaysia’s 2024 international student applications [up](https://thepienews.com/international-students-flock-to-malaysia-as-demand-surges/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 26% to 115,200, led by China and Southeast Asia --- **Thank you for reading!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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