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Insights that open new possibilities
More student enrolments. Better outcomes. A stronger return on investment. Clarity on where to focus your efforts. That’s what happens when you combine global expertise, AI-powered analytics, and decades of international education data.
Our insight teams work closely with universities and education partners, helping you make smarter, data-driven decisions that drive success.
Stay ahead with global trends
Understanding international education trends shouldn’t mean wading through endless datasets. Our powerful analytics tools bring together real-time data from across the world - covering subject demand, visa issuance, student enrolment, and economic indicators.
- Global education trends at your fingertips – Our dashboards give you instant clarity on what matters most to your university.
- Turn insights into action – Understand how these trends affect your institution and peer group so you can make informed decisions, faster.
Create an offer that stands out
What do students expect from their university experience? What matters most to agents when representing institutions? Where should you focus your recruitment efforts?
For over a decade, our annual student experience and agent surveys have provided clear answers. These insights help you understand expectations, refine your approach, and build a more compelling offer - one that attracts, engages, and inspires.
Navigate global markets with confidence
Our tools help universities navigate a fast-changing global landscape and make real-time, data-driven decisions that drive success.
- Strategic market planning – Identify the right markets and expand with confidence
- Real-time agent performance tracking – Monitor, assess, and optimize recruitment efforts
- Competitive benchmarking – See how you compare to competitors and global trends
- Smarter forecasting – Plan ahead with clarity and precision
Make informed decisions. Maximize your impact. Stay ahead.
Snapshots:
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Market Snapshot: Saudi Arabia
Canadian Study Visas for Saudi Students Surge 18% as U.S. and U.K. Decline. New INTO Market Snapshot: Saudi Arabia reveals major shifts in Saudi st...
Know Your Rivals: A Six-Point Guide to Competitive Positioning in Global Higher Education
In the global race for international students, knowing your market is not enough. You must know your competitors, too. While many universities stil...
Border Anxiety: Visa Gridlock and Cost Concerns Shaping Global Student Flows
Our March 2025 survey of 1,200 education agents, the largest in higher education, reveals two key themes dominating agent concerns.
Open Your World to Smarter International StrategyExplore powerful new insights into global student mobility with our data dashboards—free, interactive, and built for your team.
In the competitive arena of international education, timely insight matters. INTO has created two interactive tools that turn complex data into accessible intelligence—helping institutions understand where students are coming from, and where they’re headed. Together, these dashboards offer a global perspective—designed to help institutions open their world to the right students, at the right time. And we’re adding more.
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We collaborate with leading universities and global education organizations - including NAFSA, APLU, and the British Council - to produce valuable insights on international education.
Our research informs strategies, shapes discussions, and is shared with partners and at major education conferences worldwide.
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Explore our latest research on global student mobility—powered by primary data and interactive mapping tools.
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- Browse five years of insights shaping the future of student mobility
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Know Your Rivals: A Six-Point Guide to Competitive Positioning in Global Higher Education
In the global race for international students, knowing your market is not enough. You must know your competitors, too. While many universities still compare themselves to the usual suspects—by location or mission group—savvier institutions are digging deeper, using comparative intelligence to sharpen recruitment strategy.
Border Anxiety: Visa Gridlock and Cost Concerns Shaping Global Student Flows
Our March 2025 survey of 1,200 education agents, the largest in higher education, reveals two key themes dominating agent concerns.
Degrees of Value: How Post-Study Work Can Make or Break Return on Investment
Post-study work rights are no longer a perk—they are the cornerstone of international education’s financial logic. According to recent research from INTO, Chinese and Indian students can cut the time to recoup education costs by as much as six to eleven years if allowed to work after graduation. Without this window, a U.S. private degree may take decades to pay off, making it an implausible investment.