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Canada has long been one of the preferred places for international students mainly for its high-quality education, multicultural atmosphere, and prospects for post-graduation work and immigration. By 2025, barring some recent policy changes and difficulties, Canada still had the potential to be one of the leading destinations for students across the globe.

Research from 2023, 2024, and 2025 reveals that international students still heard primarily good things about studying in the United States. For instance, according to a survey conducted in February 2025 by top study abroad consultants IDP, more than half of respondents claimed that their impression of the US had improved since the presidential election in November 2024. An Interstride study conducted at the end of January and beginning of February also revealed that only 16 percent of respondents associated negative impressions of the US with the presidential election. Looking further, IIE estimates a slight increase (+3%) in international enrollments in the United States for this academic year. And yet, while very early signs seem quite positive, indications are already growing that all will not be as rosy this year and into 2026.

Is a career move to New Zealand in the back of your mind? Along with its breathtaking scenery and high living standards, it is also among the top places for skilled workers looking to build their careers globally. By far, 2025 is the best time to consider new opportunities, as there are surge in demand opportunities opening in many careers. Here we analyze the Top 5 New Zealand Skilled Jobs in Demand, according to the current job market situation and an updated New Zealand Skilled Occupation List.