This update covers key international education developments from June and July 2025. In the UK, the government introduced stricter visa regulations and shortened the graduate route, while UCAS opened 2026 applications. The US saw significant political action affecting international students, including a visa ban that was later blocked by a federal judge. Meanwhile, European countries like Italy and the Netherlands reported shifts in student engagement and policy. Globally, new data highlights a shift in demand from traditional “Big Four” destinations to a broader “Big Ten” group, reflecting changing priorities in international student mobility.

The May 2025 international education update highlights shifting trends in student admissions and standardized testing. Harvard University is reconsidering its stance on international applications, while students reported significant difficulty with the new digital ACT math section. The New York Times explored how U.S. colleges set tuition and manage international enrollment losses. Meanwhile, U.S. students continue applying both domestically and abroad, including to Canadian universities and through sports scholarships. In the UK, students with APs are applying to Russell Group universities, and institutions like Newcastle are expanding Latin American partnerships. Opportunities to study medicine in Ireland and Malaysia are also gaining visibility.

Vanderbilt has completed its admissions cycle for the Class of 2029! Out of 50,084 applicants, Vanderbilt accepted 2,304 students, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 4.6%. Here's a detailed breakdown and insights to help prospective applicants better understand the evolving admissions landscape.

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In March of 2025, a new admissions test from University Admissions Testing (UAT) and Pearson VUE – The Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA). It has been confirmed by University College London (UCL) that it will be implementing the test in 2025 for 2026 entry applicants. 

EJC Education Consultancy is delighted to be able to support the Gatsby Latest Report operationally in its work with students and their families as well as through its non-executive roles with two well established academically successful independent schools in the UK.

There is frequent debate about the connection between education and property and which should come first when parents are in the market for choosing both.