International student enrollments slump by 24% across Big Four destinations, with US and Canada hardest hit

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There has been a significant 24% decline in international student enrollments across the Big Four English-speaking destinations for the January-March 2026 intake, with the U.S. and Canada being the most affected. This shift is raising concerns about the future of educational collaborations.

Universities across the world's four biggest English-speaking study destinations, Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., reported declines in international student enrollments for the January-March 2026 intake, according to a global survey.