> ## 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 Global Student Flows: Australia and New Zealand - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/global-student-flows-australia-and-new-zealand-4/ - Published: 2025-09-22T11:30:56.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-22T11:30:55.000Z - Description: The QS Global Student Flows: Australia and New Zealand report is out, and highlights how pivotal the next few months will be for strategy in todayโ€™s dynamic education sector. - Author: QS - Tags: Global Student Flows **Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹** International student recruitment in both Australia and New Zealand is expected to [stagnate with low growth](https://www.qs.com/reports-whitepapers/australia-new-zealand-global-student-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=102176957-SR%20%7C%20Global%20Student%20Flows&utm%5Fsource=linkedin&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fterm=Launch) forecast until at least 2030\. This edition of Global Student Flows uses data-driven insights to show where demand is shifting and how institutions can respond. For universities, policymakers, and providers, it highlights emerging opportunities, benchmarks regional flow patterns, and guides the development of resilient, evidence-led strategies. [Download the Report](https://www.qs.com/reports-whitepapers/australia-new-zealand-global-student-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=102176957-SR%20%7C%20Global%20Student%20Flows&utm%5Fsource=linkedin&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fterm=Launch#hubspot-wrapper-spotter) ### This Week's Highlights ๐Ÿ”Ž **Australia and New Zealand.** 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.** Franceโ€™s student numbers rise, the US faces visa and labour gaps, and Australia sees a drop in student visa applications --- ## ๐Ÿ”Ž Australia and New Zealand's Higher Education Sectors Are Under Pressure International student growth in Australia and New Zealand is expected to stagnate through 2030, as source markets compete for hub status and geopolitical factors curb demand. This pressures institutions to play to their strengths by differentiating, rebuilding reputation, and aligning programs with skills demand. The report offers in-depth mobility insights, expert recommendations to outpace forecasts, and three evidence-based scenarios to guide future strategy. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/08/image-3.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/australia-new-zealand-global-student-flows/?utm%5Fcampaign=102176957-SR%20%7C%20Global%20Student%20Flows&utm%5Fsource=linkedin&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fterm=Launch#hubspot-wrapper-spotter) --- ## 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) --- ## ๐ŸŒ Europe and Central Asia ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France [hosts](https://monitor.icef.com/2025/09/france-reports-more-than-443000-international-students-in-higher-education-for-2024-25/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 443K international students in 2024-25, growth led by Africa, Europe, and South Asia; China declines slightly ## ๐ŸŒŽ North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US visa [changes](https://thepienews.com/us-visa-changes-further-widening-global-equity-gap/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) lengthen waits and limit access, creating barriers for international students and researchers ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US faces a 5.3M [shortfall](https://www.highereddive.com/news/us-faces-shortfall-of-53m-college-educated-workers-by-2032/760155/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) of college-educated workers by 2032, driven by retirements, low graduate numbers, and tight immigration ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Kean University gets $10M state [funding](https://www.highereddive.com/news/kean-u-to-receive-10m-in-state-funding-to-support-merger/760515/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to support its merger with New Jersey City University by 2026 ## ๐ŸŒ East Asia and Pacific ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China [approves](https://monitor.icef.com/2025/09/china-leverages-higher-education-capacity-with-expanded-tne-partnerships/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 159 new TNE programs in 2025, targeting 8M enrolments and diversifying partners beyond English-speaking countries ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia sees a 33% [drop](https://thepienews.com/visa-lodgements-fall-as-australia-tightens-integrity-measures/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in student visa applications, with 67K pending by July 2025 amid stricter integrity measures ## ๐ŸŒ Middle East & North Africa ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia and Australia [expand](https://thepienews.com/saudi-and-australia-forge-new-paths-in-education-and-research/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ties in higher ed and research, focusing on exchanges, joint programs, and Vision 2030 priorities ## ๐ŸŒ South Asia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India [exempts](https://thepienews.com/indian-study-abroad-sector-cheers-gst-relief-on-intl-commissions/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) study-abroad consultant commissions from GST, boosting agency margins and compliance --- **Thank you for reading!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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