> ## 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. # ๐ŸŒ 3 Scenarios for International Education in 2030 - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/3-scenarios-for-international-education-in-2030-2/ - Published: 2025-08-04T11:30:54.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-04T11:30:53.000Z - Description: With the QS Global Student Flows Report out now and the Back to School Summit coming September 9โ€“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 ๐Ÿ‘‹** By 2030, QS expects the international student population to reach[ 8.5 million](https://www.qs.com/insights/global-student-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=102176957-SR%20%7C%20Global%20Student%20Flows&utm%5Fsource=qs.com%20home%20page%20slider&utm%5Fmedium=qs.com%20home%20page%20slider&utm%5Fcontent=explore%20the%20series). What happens beyond that will depend on how universities adapt to shifting demands. The first report in our Global Student Flows series explores the current landscape of student mobility and presents three evidence-based scenarios to help institutions evaluate and future-proof their strategies. [Download the Report](https://www.qs.com/reports-whitepapers/global-student-flows-global-report/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ### This Week's Highlights ๐Ÿ”Ž **Three Scenarios for International Ed in 2030.** Access our latest global student flows report ๐ŸŽ“ **Global Student Flows Insight Series.** In-depth regional reports and webinars throughout 2025 **๐ŸŒ In the News.** US passes higher education reform, Australian Department of Home Affairs sign with LanguageCert, and South Korea strengthens universities --- ## ๐Ÿ”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 โ€“ **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) --- ## ๐ŸŽ“ Global Student Flows Insight Series Forecasting thousands of student flows from 2,500 cities, 15 core drivers, 3 scenarios, 1 million simulations โ€“ 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. 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[![](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) --- ## ๐ŸŒŽ North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The US [passed](https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/college/big-changes-ahead-for-higher-ed?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) its biggest higher education reform in 20 years ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Texas A&Mโ€“San Antonio will [launch](https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/tamusa-educational-leadership-doctoral-program-20791568.php?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) its first Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in fall 2026, focusing on underserved communities ## ๐ŸŒ East Asia and Pacific ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ The Australian Department of Home Affairs has [signed](https://thepienews.com/australian-department-of-home-affairs-signs-contract-with-languagecert/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a strategic agreement with LanguageCert ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea [plans](https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/07/29/south-koreas-plan-to-decentralise-higher-education-excellence/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com) to strengthen nine regional universities to match Seoul National University and reduce regional disparities ## ๐ŸŒ South Asia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India will [shift](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/centre-to-overhaul-higher-education-accreditation-binary-system-to-replace-grading-model/articleshow/122971533.cms??ref=newsletters.qs.com) to a binary โ€œaccreditedโ€ or โ€œnot accreditedโ€ model to simplify and improve its higher ed accreditation system ## ๐ŸŒ Middle East and North Africa ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌEgypt has [signed](https://thepienews.com/egypt-signs-12-co-operation-agreements-with-uni-of-louisville/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 12 cooperation agreements with the University of Louisville to enhance its international academic presence --- **Thank you for reading!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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