Postgraduate Taught Global Update as of February 2025

Our unique Pulse trackers and Share of Search data provide insights on thousands of prospective international students interested in Global Masters study opportunities. As of February 2025, we’re seeing that:

• Interest for Masters study in Ireland continues to grow. Much of that growth appears to be a shift away from the USA amongst European, North American and African audiences.
  
  
• North American audiences prefer flexible delivery once again, with Online study now more popular than Blended. European audiences also prefer Online to Blended.
  
  
• Autumn 2025 is now the most popular entry point for all destinations with the exception of Germany. Around a quarter of those seeking US study are already looking to Spring 2026 and beyond, the highest proportion for any destination.
  
  
• Interest in Clinical Psychology grows for those seeking Irish and Italian study. Physiotherapy sees the largest growth for those seeking to study in the Netherlands and is now their most popular subject area.