Traditional higher education destinations (the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia) are seeing reduced student mobility due to visa and immigration restrictions, as well as rising costs. In 2022-23, international student enrollment in the U.S. rose by 11.5%, surpassing 1 million students.
Despite this growth, pathway programs remain a niche choice for international students, with many favoring direct admissions or exploring new educational paths such as online and hybrid learning. These shifts reflect changing preferences in study-abroad trends driven by evolving mobility challenges.
Providers like INTO University Partnerships and Kaplan International Pathways are among those adapting quickly to new market demands, while others risk falling behind.
