New Delhi ~ Rising tuition fees and higher proof-of-funds requirements in the traditional “big four” abroad study destinations — Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia — are forcing students to rethink their options, according to a new report.

The “2026 Trends Report: Building and Rebuilding Global Education” published by ApplyBoard, an international student mobility technology platform, highlights how international students are becoming increasingly strategic in their study-abroad choices, prioritising affordability, employability, and policy stability over prestige or tradition.

“Financial pressures and affordability are taking centre stage. Rising tuition fees and higher proof-of-funds requirements in traditional Big Four destinations are forcing students to rethink their options. G

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