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80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts

The PIE News

Universities UK International ( UUKi ) has released partial findings from its International Student Recruitment Survey 2025, which garnered responses from 54 universities. Arrowsmith said the results are “critical” in helping build an accurate picture of the current international recruitment landscape in the UK.

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Beyond the bottom line: rethinking recruitment strategy and cost

The PIE News

However, as many colleagues have reminded me, assessing the value of international student recruitment purely through a financial lens overlooks the broader strategic benefits universities may seek. Equally significant are opportunity costs associated with academic staff engagement in international recruitment.

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Marqus Dorame Advocates for Student-First Recruitment

MindMax

Recruitment isnt just lead generationits the first opportunity for students to connect with someone at the institution. This powerful insight from Marqus Dorame, Director of Recruitment and Enrollment at Arizona Online, captures the essence of his conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey. Watch the full conversation.

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Beyond the Margin: When might low net revenue in international student recruitment be justified?

HEPI

Vincenzo Raimo is an independent international higher education consultant and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading where he was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement. In my recent article for The PIE News , I argued that the financial sustainability of international student recruitment deserves much closer scrutiny.

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India drives global recruitment as 100+ universities vie for talent

The PIE News

With India expected to continue leading the way as an international student source destination, over 100 universities from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UAE visited the country to connect with prospective students. Whilst it is still early in the cycle, we have seen some encouraging early signs for the 2025 recruitment year.

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Raising the bar in recruitment: a revolution in agent accountability

The PIE News

Universities, reliant on recruitment agents and aggregator platforms, face enduring challenges in ensuring the quality and integrity of student admissions. It not only introduces transparency and accountability to the recruitment process but also fosters a level of openness and trust previously unseen in the industry.

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How to Recruit Undergraduate Students Who Persist

Liaison International

Key Takeaways : Todays undergraduate enrollment and recruitment strategies should be data informed and personalized, prioritizing quality over quantity. Colleges and universities must instead adopt data-informed, personalized strategies that focus on quality over quantity.