Cover Unesco data reveals that highly developed economies continue to dominate as preferred destinations for international students (Photo: University of Sydney campus, Knowledgeispower3, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Unesco data reveals that highly developed economies continue to dominate as preferred destinations for international students (Photo: University of Sydney campus, Knowledgeispower3, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where are international students going to, and where are they coming from? Data shows that highly developed countries continue to be the destination of choice
Where are international students heading, and where are they coming from? The landscape of international student mobility is influenced by a myriad of factors, including economic opportunities and the quality of education available. The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted student travel, resulting in a marked decline in international student numbers in 2020 and 2021, as many opted to return to their home countries. Although not all nations had fully rebounded by 2022, the patterns of student migration began to stabilise.
According to UNESCO data, highly developed economies continue to dominate as preferred destinations for international students, hosting more than three-quarters of the global international student population despite accounting for less than one-quarter of the overall student body.
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This interactive graph allows you to see where most international students come from, as well as the places that students visit the most. Select from the drop-down menu to see your county’s data:
In the region, popular destinations for studies are the UK and Australia, while the leading origin country for foreign students is China. Below is a summary for select countries in Asia in 2022:
Hong Kong (2022)
Hong Kong students head to: UK (17,400), Australia (9,000) and Macao (496)
Foreign students in Hong Kong come from: China (46,700), other countries (1,830) and South Korea (1,410)
Singapore (2022)
Singapore students head to: UK (6,100), Australia (5,770) and Malaysia (612)
Malaysia (2022)
Malaysian students head to: UK (12,100), Australia (10,800) and Jordan (1,380)
Foreign students in Malaysia come from: China (38,700), other countries (24,500) and Indonesia (9,860)
Philippines (2022)
Filipino students head to: Australia (10,000), UK (2,310) and Saudi Arabia (920)
Thailand (2022)
Thai students head to: Australia (6,520), UK (5,370) and other countries (583)
Foreign students in Thailand come from: China (15,500), other countries (3,860) and Myanmar (2,130)
Originally published under Creative Commons by 360info.
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