Spain may not be the first country that comes to mind when Indian students discuss studying abroad. The UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Germany often dominate the conversation. But new official data from Spain suggests that another European destination deserves a closer look. According to Spain’s Permanent Observatory on Immigration, the number of foreign people holding valid authorization to stay in Spain for study purposes increased by 122.3% between June 2021 and June 2026 . That represents an increase of 51,966 people over five years . As of June 30, 2026, 94,465 foreign people held valid authorization to stay for studies in Spain, including students and eligible accompanying family members. The figure was also 4.5% higher than a year earlier . And there is another number that deserves attention. The number of people with study authorization specifically for higher education increased by 14.4% in one year , according to the Spanish government. So, is Spain becoming a more importan...
For Indian students considering their 2027 study-abroad plans, New Zealand has just produced a number worth paying attention to. According to the latest Immigration New Zealand data, around 63,000 people currently hold valid international student visas in New Zealand , approximately 6,000 more than at the same point in September 2025 . That does not mean applications are increasing across every market. In fact, New Zealand received 36,630 international student visa applications between January 1 and September 30, 2026 , compared with 50,565 during the same period in 2025. However, the number of students currently holding valid visas has continued to rise. For prospective students, this creates an interesting picture: New Zealand’s international education sector is rebuilding its student base while simultaneously changing how it manages student-to-work pathways. And for Indian students, New Zealand remains particularly relevant. Why New Zealand’s Latest Student Numbers Matter Internatio...