> ## 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-2030-3/ - Published: 2025-08-25T11:30:52.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-22T06:16:54.000Z - 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 forecasts that there will be approximately [8.5 million international students](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) around the world, but what happens next depends on how universities respond to both the challenges and the opportunities ahead. The first in our Global Student Flows report series takes a worldwide view of international student mobility. We map where students are studying and why, detailing three evidence-based scenarios to help you strength test your strategy. [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 funding freeze disrupts universities, India expands global education footprint, and Pakistani students boost mobility to key Western markets --- ## 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. [ 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) --- ## ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2025 Back to School Summit 2 weeks more! Join 700 university leaders, industry CEOs, investors, and philanthropists at the 2025 Back to School Summit, September 9โ€“11 in New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. 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) --- ## ## ๐ŸŒŽ North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ UCLA [halts](https://www.highereddive.com/news/ucla-pauses-faculty-hiring-consolidates-it-trump-administration-1-billion/758346/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) faculty hiring as Trump admin demands $1B to restore frozen research funds ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US [revoked](https://www.highereddive.com/news/state-departmnt-revoked-6000-student-visas/758081/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 6,000+ student visas in 2025 amid criminal and security concerns ## ๐ŸŒ East Asia and Pacific ## ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท USโ€“Korea [celebrate](https://thepienews.com/fulbright-at-75-reform-at-30-recasting-us-korea-educational-exchange/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 75 years of Fulbright and 30 years of education reform ## ๐ŸŒ South Asia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ EaseMyTrip [takes](https://thepienews.com/easemytrip-enters-sector-with-almost-50-stake-in-planet-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 49% stake in Sydney-based Planet Education, expanding into international student services ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ UK universities [target](https://thepienews.com/gift-city-keeps-on-giving-as-uk-unis-eye-indian-opportunities/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) GIFT City for branch campuses and postgraduate programs ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistani students drive [growth](https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250818150829376&ref=newsletters.qs.com) in UK, US, and Germany; Canada and Australia face visa and policy limits --- **Thank you for reading!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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