SaralnamaStudent enquiries for studying in the US fell by 46% in the last year, reports IDP Education. Canada saw a 75% drop over two years. Piyush Kumar, Regional Director at IDP, says geopolitical issues affected US plans. Canada's decline started with India-Canada tensions. The UK and Australia maintain steady demand. Australia plans a 9% increase in international students this year. IDP, founded in 1969, helps students study abroad. It has 73 offices across 63 Indian cities. The company is now focusing on technology and AI tools to improve student services. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 11:37 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Student enquiries for studying in the US fell by 46% in the last year, reports IDP Education
- Canada saw a 75% drop over two years
- Piyush Kumar, Regional Director at IDP, says geopolitical issues affected US plans