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Intelligence Brief 17 May 2026

Global Country Higher Education Intelligence Brief

62 countries reviewed. The international higher education landscape has entered a period of structural realignment.

About this brief

The traditional Anglophone bloc is under pressure. This brief maps the HE landscape by region with country cards, visa index, IB/A-level compatibility data, and scholarship intelligence.

EditionMay 2026
ResearchLive-researched from primary sources
Scope62 countries across 6 regional groupings with standardised country cards.
AuthorMarcus Sturrock

Contents

  • Destination overview: rising vs declining
  • Anglophone bloc country cards
  • Western Europe country cards
  • Eastern Europe country cards
  • Mediterranean country cards
  • Middle East country cards
  • Asia-Pacific country cards
  • Visa index by country
  • IB and A-level recognition by system
  • Scholarship and funding spotlights
  • Parent-facing stability ratings
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