Study Abroad Trends – The Year-End Reflections and Outlook for 2025

By Mr. Mohit Gambir, Indian Managing Director of Oxford International Education Services

“This year has been marked by significant policy changes across key international study destinations—Canada, Australia, and the UK—bringing challenges and uncertainties to the sector. Despite these shifts, the resilience and adaptability demonstrated by stakeholders across the industry have ensured continued opportunities for students who aspire to study abroad.

Amid the current geopolitical challenges affecting Canada, there has been a noticeable shift in student preferences, with the United Kingdom emerging as a favored destination. Additionally, the UK government’s efforts to strengthen this position, particularly through initiatives like the International Graduate Route allowing students to stay and work for up to two years after completing their degrees, increase confidence among students.

We foresee 2025 as a year of resurgence for the UK with more students opting to pursue higher education there.”