By Sara Custer. French universities and Grandes Écoles have historically attracted the majority of mobile students coming out of francophone African countries. But the increase in affordable, English taught degrees and growing demand from African industries for STEM graduates means mobile students from English speaking African countries are now considering France too. More...

By Sara Custer. Bertrand Monthubert was recently appointed president of the board of Campus France, the government agency supporting student and staff mobility to and from France. He speaks about the organisation's role to help universities internationalise and its plans to focus on employability in Africa in the coming year. More...

By Sara Custer. Created by three women in the UK and German study travel sectors, Lead 5050’s mission is “to create an industry where there are as many women in positions of power as men” and to “raise the profile of women in the industry, and to facilitate their entry into leadership positions”. More...

By Sara Custer. Almost 20% (24,715) of all Australian graduates from an undergraduate programme have had an overseas experience, according to a survey of 36 Australian universities. More...

By Sara Custer. New post-study work regulations for foreign graduates and foreign degree holders in China make it easier for international students to stay and work and for returning students to find jobs at home. More...

By Sara Custer. German agency association FDSV has started the year with the addition of new agencies to its membership and a website overhaul. More...

By Sara Custer. Global student placement company, IDP Education, has acquired the Hotcourses Group for £30.1m. The purchase will add some of the world’s largest education search websites including Whatuni, The Complete University Guide and Hotcourses Abroad to the student recruitment giant’s portfolio. More...

By Sara Custer. Despite continued promises from president-elect Donald Trump to build a wall along the border between Mexico and the United States , the president of one of Mexico’s leading private universities said the higher education community isn’t concerned about the future of their collaborations with the US. More...

By Sara Custer. If we’ve learned anything from last year it’s to always expect the unexpected. Still, here’s our best bet on what will shape international education in 2017. More...