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Canada at a crossroads: transforming recruitment practices in India

The PIE News

With Canadian institutions already adapting to new study permit caps and stricter institutional requirements, questions about recruitment practices in India have gained heightened attention. This shift from volume-driven recruitment to quality-focused partnership management is essential for maintaining recruitment integrity.

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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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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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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. Instead of mass marketing, this approach encourages institutions to recruit based on the distinct needs, goals, and interests of each student cohort.

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Glasgow Caledonian pauses recruitment to BCA-risk courses

The PIE News

Writing to its network of global recruitment partners, Glasgow Caledonian University has acted upon its own internal analysis of visa refusals, enrolment and course completion rates by pausing recruitment to specific courses where there could be a risk to BCA compliance.

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

HEPI

In my recent article for The PIE News , I argued that the financial sustainability of international student recruitment deserves much closer scrutiny. At a time when the financial health of UK higher education is under intense pressure, it is right that we ask whether international recruitment is really worth it.