As education leaders consider their options in the age of the COVID-19 crisis, they must rethink the conventional wisdom.As education leaders consider their options in the age of the COVID-19 crisis, they must rethink the conventional wisdom.
As we head towards the end of 2020 (and what a year it’s been!), we’re taking stock of the recent research around what prospective international students are prioritising at the moment. We’ll also be sharing some tips around what higher education providers can do to remain attractive to international students as we journey into 2021.
A large proportion of students are understandably concerned about their career prospects after graduation. A survey conducted in April 2020 by the National Union of Students (in the UK) found that 95 per cent of nearly 10,000 students voiced fears about the impact of the coronavirus on the economy, while 81 per cent were specifically concerned about their job prospects. So what can universities so to reassure students and help prepare them for the changing world of work?
As the university admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, institutions are leveraging video content in creative ways to pique the attention of prospective students. It’s no longer enough to rely on traditional approaches; to remain relevant in the eyes of stakeholders, the higher education sector needs to embrace the newest and most innovative approaches. VR, interactive videos and engaging explainers are just the tip of the iceberg…
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The “industry” that has remained practically unchanged for more than 1000 years is about to get a big shock. 10 years from now, we will be able to see which universities were able to find their niche in order to survive in an environment that is about to change radically. This article was originally published in Portuguese in Observador on June 16th 2020 at 12:31.
Marketing in the higher education niche can feel like you're dealing with a whole different monster altogether. Whether you're a PPC - Pay per Click - expert or your first time creating ad campaigns for this industry, it's crucial to have a robust PPC campaign. On that note, you might want to consider applying these PPC campaign techniques:
Social media is becoming increasingly important when it comes to stakeholder engagement. According to research by Hootsuite, 98 per cent of higher education institutions use social media to share content. Social has the power to increase enrolments significantly, so much so that 41 per cent of university officials say they can attribute a rise in admissions to their university’s activity on social media. This shows how impactful social media platforms are as ‘brand awareness’ tools.
Europe hosts 45 per cent of international students globally and the number of candidates choosing to study internationally has been on the rise. EU Member States and HEIs are implementing strategies to ensure they attract the best talent, including promotional activities, English language programmes, and housing and financial support.
