Postgraduate Taught Global Update as of May 2025

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

• All audiences are once again seeing interest pivot away from US Masters study. For western audiences (North American and European) this interest is shifting towards Ireland, while Asian and African audiences see large growth in their interest in Italian Masters study.
  
  
• On Campus is the preferred delivery method across all tracked audience groups, though interest in flexibility is highest for western searchers. Interest is evenly split between flexible options (Blended and Online study) across all audiences.
  
  
• Autumn 2025 continues to be the focus for audiences across all major destinations; however, almost half of the audience for North American study are now looking ahead to 2026.
  
  
• Interest in US Masters subject areas is fluctuating; Creative Arts & Design falls from 1st to 7th, while Nursing & Health sees significant growth to claim the top spot. We see growing interest for Nursing & Health specialisms across all tracked destinations.