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Mapping Online English-taught Programmes Worldwide

Mapping Online English-taught Programmes is the latest report from British Council and Studyportals, focusing on the provision of online higher education at bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Report highlights:

  • The global supply of online programmes has increased by 123%, led by the Big Four study destinations.
  • Outside of the Big Four, other destinations have almost doubled their supply.
  • Germany, Spain, Republic of Ireland and South Africa are key growth markets in the provision of online programmes in English.

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Mapping On-campus English-taught Programmes Worldwide

Launched in partnership with Studyportals, the 'Mapping English-taught Programmes Worldwide' showcases the growth of English-taught programmes outside the 'Big Four' study destinations - the UK, USA, Australia and Canada.

Key findings:

  • 78% of programmes continue to be offered by the Big Four study destinations
  • On-campus English programmes outside the Big Four has grown by 48% since 2019
  • The European Higher Education Area offers the largest supply of English programmes outside the Big Four

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Mapping English-taught Programmes in Europe

Our spotlight report shows an increased number of courses in English across Europe, providing students with more choices in study destination across the region.

Key findings

  • The majority of countries provide on-campus English programmes, with the Republic of Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands the top providers
  • The number of online Bachelor's and Master's programmes have risen 67.3% since 2021

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