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Announcing the 2026 ApplyBoard Trends Report

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The blueprint of international student recruitment has been redefined. Policies. Markets. Students. Everything's in motion, and it's a critical time for building and rebuilding global education. 

In 2026, success means attracting the right students, with the right support, at the right time. Future-proof your strategy with guidance from the fifth annual Trends Report, which highlights some paths forward for sector leaders. 

The "Top Trends in International Education for 2026 and Beyond: Building and Rebuilding Global Education" report provides crucial insights from: 

  • International government data 
  • ApplyBoard platform data 
  • Industry surveys 
  • Student interviews 
  • Sector forecasting 

The report investigates: 

  • The main factors affecting student decision-making in 2026 
  • Which emerging destinations are capturing students' attention 
  • How technology can scale infrastructure to support wellbeing and academic performance 
  • What institutions can do to support graduates' career paths in a weakened global economy

 

Dive Deeper with the Trends Report Webinar

December 2, 2025 | 6:00 AM EST / 4:30 PM IST | Virtual

For further analysis of the "Building and Rebuilding Global Education" Trends Report, ApplyBoard's CEO Meti will join Andrew Ramos and Taryn Graham from our Strategic Content & Thought Leadership team on December 2. 

Whether you're curious about key factors affecting student decision-making in 2026, or which emerging study destinations are capturing students' attention worldwide, our webinar will share actionable takeaways and cutting-edge insights. 

Can't make it? All registrants will receive the recording.