A recent Global Enrolment Benchmark Survey indicates that international student enrolments in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have significantly declined due to restrictive government policies and visa complications. The survey, conducted by the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA), Oxford Test of English, and Studyportals, found that 50% of surveyed universities reported lower enrolments compared to the previous year. In the US, new international enrolments dropped by 20% at the Bachelor’s level and 24% at the Master’s level. Canada experienced a 24% decline for Bachelor’s and 19% for Master’s programmes, while the UK saw decreases of 11% and 15% respectively. In contrast, European and Asia Pacific countries are witnessing growth in enrolments, particularly at the undergraduate level, with a 16% increase reported in APAC countries excluding Australia. Financial concerns, including high tuition and living costs, are also significant barriers, with 49% of institutions identifying affordability as a major issue. The report highlights that policy uncertainty and rising costs are driving students to seek educational opportunities in alternative regions.