Higher Education
Global insights on digital transformation and the future of Higher Education
Job and Talent Tech 3x ‘crowding out’ Post Secondary Innovation Funding
$30B of private funding in 5 Years fueling the future of post-secondary learning and earning.
MENA EdTech. Accelerating innovation across the Middle East and North Africa.
MENA EdTech. Accelerating innovation across the Middle East and North Africa.
6 key themes from the Higher Education Digital Transformation Webinar Series
Explore key topics, event recordings and summaries from our deep dive into Digital Transformation in Higher Education.
109 new University Partnerships with OPMs, Bootcamps and Pathways in Q1 2021
Universities around the world are accelerating their adoption of Academic Public-Private Partnerships.
3 Scenarios for Higher Education. Alpha Prototype.
Born out of Education in 2030 (HolonIQ’s ‘Pre-COVID’ five scenarios deep dive), our Global Higher Education Network reviewed an ‘alpha’ prototype of ‘Three Scenarios for Higher Education’.
Higher Education Webinar. 3 Scenarios for Higher Education.
Explore the spectrum of possible futures for Higher Education, drawing on analysis of emerging underlying trends and key drivers.
International Higher Education. Emerging Digital Models.
New possibilities and ideas are helping to re-envision how international higher education might look post-COVID.
Coursera and 300+ Global Education IPOs
Coursera made its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange late March through an IPO and is now trading under the ticker symbol “COUR.” The company raised $520M and closed it’s first day of trading with a $5.9 billion market cap.
MOOCs. Then. Now. Next
Tracking the evolution of the MOOC, which started the last decade as a proof of concept and finished with 380 million students globally.
Makers, Marketplaces and MOOCs. The Anatomy of Online Course Platforms.
Zooming out to make sense of the global online course platform landscape.
Mapping University Partnerships
A global view of OPMs, MOOCs and Bootcamps and the Academic PPP Landscape.
Micro-Credentials – Global Panel Results.
320 Higher Education leaders shared their insights on Micro-Credentials in our recent research. These findings contribute to our evolving insights into the current state and future possibilities for alternative and micro-credentials globally.
Global OPM and OPX Market to reach $13.3B by 2025
The US OPX market will double by 2025. International markets will see almost 4x growth.
Global Online Degree and Micro-Credential Market to reach $117B by 2025
Our ‘Mid-COVID’ sizing update upgrades the outlook for Global Online Degrees and Micro-Credentials by $20B+.
Four Micro-Credentialing Themes to Explore in HE
This second webinar in our Higher Education Digital Transformation series examined the size, shape and potential future scenarios for micro and alternative credentials. The webinar is part of a 2021 HolonIQ series exploring new models, technologies and partnerships emerging in Higher Education.
Sizing the Global EdTech Market. Mode vs Model
D2C vs B2B. Hardware, Software, and Services. EdTech is growing fast as modes and models compete for growth around the world.
Micro and Alternative Credentials. Size, Shape and Scenarios – Part 1
Four Scenarios and the $10B Micro and Alternative Credential Market
Understanding Digital Transformation in Higher Education
HolonIQ recently launched a new webinar series focusing on Higher Education Digital Transformation. The series explores the new models, technologies and partnerships emerging in the sector and brings together a growing global network to discuss the future shape of higher education.
1,377 University Partnerships. OPM & Bootcamp PPPs.
450+ US Universities and over 300 International Institutions have collectively established 1,377 partnerships with an OPM, Bootcamp or International Pathway to innovate core business and accelerate growth.
6 webinars to explain the rapidly transforming higher education market
HolonIQ’s Higher Education Digital Transformation Webinar Series
2021 Global Education Outlook
HolonIQ’s annual analysis of the global education market and expectations for 2021 and beyond.
Digital Capability in Higher Education. Initial Global Insights
312 University Leaders and Industry Executives from 30 countries shared their initial insights about digital capability in higher education, painting a global picture of current performance, gaps and priorities.
770 Universities. 200 OPMs, Bootcamps and Pathways.
Thirty plus years of public-private partnerships are the foundation of a broad University partnership ecosystem supporting institutional objectives and innovation of the higher education model.
Wellness in Global Education. Impact + Growth.
Physical and mental wellbeing in education is finally in the spotlight. Wellness from K12 to Workforce will grow at 25%+ CAGR through to 2025.
HolonIQ Africa EdTech 50
HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startups across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Global EdTech market to reach $404B by 2025 – 16.3% CAGR.
‘Post-COVID’ update to HolonIQ’s Global Market Sizing. Powered by our ‘top-down’ global education economic model and tens of thousands of ‘bottom-up’ machine learning revenue estimates.
79% Growth in OPM+ Partnerships. 1000+ University Partnerships Since 2000.
2020 will see almost 300 new University-OPX Partnerships, almost doubling the 2019 numbers as higher education accelerates its move to online learning, bringing the total number of partnerships today to over 1,000.
The 2021 Global Learning Landscape
Our latest open-source taxonomy for the future of education. Mapping the evolving learning and talent innovation landscape.
2.5x Global MOOC Web Traffic
MOOC’s digital reach just grew 2.5x, up 300 million monthly visits globally, as isolated learners seek immediate solutions to their knowledge and skills needs amid a rapidly-evolving work landscape.
The Topography and Seismic Shifts of Global Education to Employment
The Education to Employment pipeline is experiencing an unforeseen disruption and the challenge ahead is enormous.
Prototyping Global Education Stock Indices
Experimental Market Cap weighted Geographic and Sector Indices
$74B Online Degree Market in 2025, up from $36B in 2019.
Pre COVID-19, the online degree market was one of the fastest-growing segments of global higher education. A $74B Online Degree Market in 2025 sounds like a lot, but not compared to Global Higher Education, today a $2.2T global industry. Online Degrees would still represent less than 4% of the Global Higher Education Market at these levels.
The $7B Global OPM and Academic PPP Market
OPMs, Pathways, Bootcamps and now ‘Education-as-a-Benefit’. Academic Program Focused Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Higher Education are growing rapidly and COVID-19 will only accelerate this 30 year trend.
COVID-19. Global Education Outlook
A very high number of respondents expect COVID-19 will see their organizations worse off in the short and long term. Demand is expected to weaken as strategically organizations shift to new technologies and operational improvement.
20 Years of Global Education Stocks
268 Global Education Stocks valued at $220 Billion
The MOOC Decade. 380 million students later.
1000+ Universities, 30,000 courses, 50 Degrees and counting.
A Decade of Coding Bootcamps
From zero to 400 players fueled by $1B+ of Venture Capital in a decade. Bootcamps are just getting started as the evolution of post-secondary education accelerates.
OPX capability assessment identifies emerging combinations.
The HolonIQ OPM Capability Framework identifies six main types of OPX service bundles, with some interesting new combinations emerging.
OPM, meet OPX. New models and the $3.5B+ global online higher education services market
Part 2. Launching our 4,900+ OPM Program dataset, sizing up the new $3.5B+ OPX category and sharing our Open Source OPX Capability Framework.
Online Higher Education. Hyper Fragmentation and the US Post Secondary Market
By the time we reach 2025, more than 1 billion people on earth will have attained a post-secondary qualification throughout their lifetimes.
Future of the OPM. Four Scenarios Later.
Hundreds of industry experts assessed the likelihood and expressed their preferences about the future of the OPM model.
France Education Market- February 2019
France leads EU in EdTech investments. Nineteen institutions of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) open up to new investment resources. Odyssey network of schools raises €11 million.
United States Education Market- February 2019
Regulatory changes could impact education quality and burden on student debt. Foreign student enrolments further decline. Education groups, publishers, LMS providers and tech giants strengthen digital focus.
China Education Market- February 2019
China sets long-term education modernization goals. Regulation on use of digital technologies is implemented in schools. K-12 players strengthen VC interest with new deals. Tomorrow Advancing Life (TAL) Education acquires Ready4.
Advanced Technology – February 2019
VR adoption gathering momentum in defence training. U.S. government drafts national AI strategy to catch up with China and others. 11 new universities join university blockchain initiative.
South East Asia Education Market- February 2019
Singapore ranks 2nd in 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness report. SEA countries double down on international education. EdTech startups in the Philippines are beginning to attract VC interest.
India Education Market- February 2019
A total of $15B was earmarked for the education sector for 2019- 20. Four Indian startups are among the finalists for the Next Billion Prize. Byju’s acquires Osmo, a play- based learning start-up.
Australia Education Market- February 2019
Australian international education sector grows by 15.3% over last year. Increased scrutiny on education agents and action against erring colleges on the cards. French and Hong Kong companies make valuable acquisitions.
Hong Kong Education Market- February 2019
Interest in Artificial Intelligence drives investments and influences academic programs. HK universities impress in Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific rankings.
Brazil Education Market- February 2019
Stocks tumble with Ministry of Education under investigation. Signa, an EdTech startup from Brazil, was a global finalist during the Next Billion Prize.
Russia Education Market- February 2019
State owned VC funds and banks lead EdTech investments. Russia aspires to be among 10 leading countries in education quality. Web development and analytics skills demand shoots up by 140%.
Germany Education Market- February 2019
The €5 billion K-12 Federal Funding package was passed in parliament. A centralized platform is planned for digital skill development. Largest education fair draws large numbers. Still, there are signs that show lack of digital leadership.
Global Giants – February 2019
Amazon is set to train students across 1000 U.S. high schools in computer science education. Tencent continues its push into online education. Google invests $1 million in online tutoring startup.
Japan Education Market- February 2019
Classi acquires stake in Educom to offer learning and school support package. Cram schools go digital. Mates EdTech raises 100 million JPY.
South East Asia Education Market- 2019 Outlook
Governments become more open to foreign players. Malaysian international students numbers jump up to 70% . Singapore moves away from testing and competition in schools. Startups focusing on ‘skills and jobs’ score high on VC investment.
France Education Market – 2019 Outlook
An EdTech accelerator was launched in Paris. The French extra-curricular learning market is estimated to grow by 67% come 2022. Corporate learning, lifelong learning and technology education are driving multiple investments.
Japan Education Market – 2019 Outlook
Three major changes in Japanese education are due by 2020. Tech companies are helping schools prepare for mandatory coding curriculum. Japan’s talent mismatch is identified as most acute in Asia-Pacific.
China Education Market – 2019 Outlook
Education sector faces heavy regulations. Twelve companies IPO in Hong Kong and U.S. exchanges. $5.2b in venture capital investments totals more than all other countries combined. Tech giants foraying into education space.
United States Education Market – 2019 Outlook
Government policies in 2018 target all levels of education. Education philanthrophy sees considerable activity. Moody’s maintaines a negative outlook for universities throughout 2018. USA ranks second to Hong Kong among most popular IPO destinations.
India Education Market- 2019 Outlook
Significant portion of educational content can now be accessed through smartphones. Government announces three-fold increase in the annual budget for interest-free education loans. Regional language publishing is also on the rise.
Brazil Education Market – 2019 Outlook
Policy change to drive common national curriculum and technology development. K-12 market begins to consolidate. Brazil’s Ministry of Education launches USD $160M line of credit for launching of innovation projects.
United Kingdom Education Market- 2019 Outlook
Education institutions brace up for further cuts in funding. Immigration policies lead to waning interest from foreign students. EdTech sector continues to grow, with over $500m in investment raised in 2018.
Hong Kong Education Market – 2019 Outlook
8 Chinese companies IPO’d or files on HKEX. HK pivoting away from a financial center to an innovation hub. AI startup SenseTime raises $600 million.
Germany Education Market – 2019 Outlook
A €5b fund for digitization of school infrastructure is expected in Q2 of 2019. Acquisitions and partnerships drive EdTech investments rather than VC funding. Reform plans to address severe shortage of teachers.
Investment Trends – 2019 Outlook
China’s venture capital (VC) investments have grown more than two-fold over the previous year. India is also hitting the strides with new players coming through the ranks.
Russia Education Market – November 2019
EdTech startups present two months of work under accelerator to industry expert practitioners. Micro-learning start-up wins at Russia’s largest tech startup competition.
Germany Education Market- November 2019
National Council for Education omits key representatives. Germany faces shortage of vocational school teachers. State and federal education ministries reach agreement on funding deal.
Latin America Education Market – November 2019
LATAM EdTech startups gain international recognition. Brazilian Ministry of Education launches $160 million credit line.
France Education Market- November 2019
Largest public bank opens first open data panorama of EdTech in schools. Ministry of Education and Caisse des Dépôts sign partnership for digital transformation in schools. EdTech giant is set to train software developers in Africa.
Japan Education Market – November 2019
Robodan raised $1.6 million. Ministry of Education releases second guide on programming education. Edion is set to offer robotics classes.
China Education Market- November 2019
China’s VC investments in 2018 surpass the combined total of all other countries. Ministry of Education exercises strict regulations on after-school learning centers.
Investment Outlook- November 2019
Asian countries surge ahead in VC/PE investments. Africa’s UNICAF raises $28 million.
United States Education Market – November 2019
Department of Education undertakes overhaul of federal loan program. University insures itself againt drop in revenue from Chinese students.
India Education Market- November 2019
India becomes the third biggest EdTech VC investment market. Higher education in U.S. strengthens its appeal on Indian students. Laureate education exiting India business.
Australia Education Market- November 2019
International education grows at twice the rate of overall exports. EdTech market is gaining traction. Education stocks face uncertainty.
Advanced Technology – November 2019
AI, VR/AR technologies find increasing traction in defence sector. Institute of Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Education (IEAIED) in the UK is set to examine and address data privacy concerns for AI in education.
United Kingdom Education Market – November 2019
Challenger universities hoping to enter UK see positive signs. Four EdTech’s announce funding rounds of over $1 million.
Hong Kong Education Market- November 2019
Hong Kong steps up efforts for AI push. BabyTree IPOs on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Game developer NetDragon launches digital education portal.
Africa Education Market- November 2019
Africa’s largest online learning platform raises $28 million. EdTech incubator Injini holds demo days while its alumni raises R500K.
Global Giants – November 2019
Tech giants move further into education delivery with free courses. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) aims to become a mega-university. Udacity hunts for a sustainable business model.
United Kingdom Education Market – October 2019
Government’s plan to address language and literacy skills in 5-year olds heats up competition. MooC course gaining wider acceptance among employers.
India Education Market- October 2019
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in higher education set to rise. Tutoring and learning content EdTechs raise early-stage VC funding.
Australia Education Market- October 2019
Increased scrutiny on international education amid non-compliance to regulatory standards. Navitas in the midst of an AUD $2b private equity bid. Review of higher education provider category standards commences.
SNHU, Udacity, FANGs shake out the Global Giant Battleground
Major online providers are rethinking their strategies to boost their bottom lines as the and tech giants continue to tap into the education market
South East Asia Education Market- October 2019
Singapore abolishes testing system in schools. Private and international schools in Vietnam can now now enroll up to 50% Vietnamese students.
Hong Kong Education Market- October 2019
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to build a new science and tech-focused campus in Guangzhou. Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) seeks more EdTechs to its programs.
Germany Education Market- October 2019
Government finalizes proposal for mobility of education across Europe. Union leaders demand higher education to be a legal right. Shortage of teachers to push reform plans.
Africa Education Market- October 2019
Report finds Education quality on a decline in Africa. Government and businesses come together to address challenges facing education.
Russia Education Market – October 2019
Technological startups in the field of education, social and IT are to benefit from Ministry of Education’s $100m fund. A number of education-related seminars and conferences were also held this month.
France Education Market – October 2019
Ministry of Education hosts European Code Week. Apple partners with social enterprise to teach coding skills to underprivileged students.
Investment Outlook- October 2019
EdTechs focusing on arts and creative subjects raise funding. Fragmented markets in India and Europe are gaining traction.
Advanced Technology – October 2019
AI adoption to flourish in China’s afterschool market. Massachusetts Institute of Technology makes $1 billion investment to setup new AI college.
United States Education Market – October 2019
Publishing house Wiley acquires Learning House for $200 million. Higher education adapting to the gig economy . Department of Education unveils unofficial version of of plan to setup neg-reg committee.
Japan Education Market – October 2019
Softbank offers JPY 100 million in scholarships for AI research. Tokyo-based VC firm, Mistletoe, invests $4 million in South Korean startup.
China Education Market- October 2019
VC funding in online education extends to creative and thinking skills. Digitization of homework still under criticism.
Global Giants – October 2019
Three of the top universities impress in endowment returns. LinkedIn marches ahead for global talent platform dominance. Apple integrates university student ID cards into Wallet.
Japan Education Market – September 2019
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) launches Future Classroom-Learning Innovation portal for latest EdTech trends. Japanese and American universities collaborate for online learning program.
China Education Market- September 2019
MoE regulations ban use of competitions for admissions. Tsinghua University ranked best in Asia. Coding startups for kids raise investment.
India Education Market- September 2019
India witnessing a surge of EdTech startups and investment interest. Enrolments of Indian students in UK universities are on the decline. Interest-free education loans to see massive spike.
Brazil Education Market- September 2019
Three hundred and sixty-four EdTech startups identified in mapping exercise. Kroton lays out ambitious merger and acquisition plans. Arco Educação raises around $220 million in NASDAQ IPO.
Hong Kong Education Market- September 2019
Additions of new private and international schools likely to cause surplus and outpace demand. School fee regulation favors local institutions.
Australia Education Market- September 2019
Role of migration agents recognized. VISA policy to be amended to attract international students in regional areas. Australian universities and TVET providers provided avenues to expand in Indonesia.
United States Education Market – September 2019
U.S. second most popular IPO destination for global education. MooCs testing the market with new models. Philanthropic and Foundation investment in education outpacing venture investment.
Africa Education Market- September 2019
Strong private school growth and acquisition activity. African EdTech startups selected to join 2018 MIT Solver Class. UK government announces $38 milllion funding for school partnerships.
United Kingdom Education Market – September 2019
Three EdTech companies raise over $10m between them. UK universities’ struggle for international students likely to continue. AI agenda in education gathering pace.
Germany Education Market- September 2019
Stumbling blocks for the ‘digital pact’ Federal Funding Package. €8.7b annual spend required to ensure continuing quality of kindergarten schools.
Investment Outlook- September 2019
Global EdTech volume skyrockets in Q3 of 2018. Indian’s only EdTech unicorn raises $100 million. Aggressive mergers and acquisitions activity on the cards in the education market.
South East Asia Education Market- September 2019
Singapore ranked 13th worldwide in a study on human capital and productivity. Myanmar draws interest of foreign education providers. Philippines initiates review of its K-12 rollout.
Advanced Technology – September 2019
Growing number of cyberattacks on EdTech companies and institutions. Kidsense launches automatic speech recognition technology targeted for the benefit of children. VR acceptance on the rise.
Russia Education Market – September 2019
Russian EdTech platforms get international attention. Shares on online education in Russia three times lower than world average. Language learning a promising area for EdTech investments.
France Education Market- September 2019
French bank to promote vocational education with € 2.5m in loans. French universities rise in world university rankings. Immersive EdTech start up Manzalab raises €2m.
Global Giants – September 2019
Giant universities in U.S. to close mega donor campaigns. Regular universities struggle financially. Facebook launches more education initiatives in coding, robotics and VR.