Global Entry: International Degree Pathways in a Bordered World

International enrollments in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia face mounting pressure from less welcoming immigration policies and the growing strength of higher education providers in emerging markets. As visa constraints and political rhetoric intensify, many institutions are experiencing double-digit declines in international enrollment and associated revenue losses. While conditions may shift, the pre-pandemic model is unlikely to return. This session explores high-ROI, lower-cost strategies that institutions across the U.S. higher education spectrum—public, private, global, and online—can use to sustain and grow international student participation. The discussion focuses on durable approaches to international engagement in a more constrained, bordered world.