Trends to watch out for in 2024 in the foreign education landscape
economictimes.indiatimes.cominternational students. As we anticipate the trends shaping the landscape in 2024, it is increasingly clear that India's impact on the international student demographic is particularly profound in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the United States.
Australia, for instance, has identified India as its second-largest market for international students, with China still holding the dominant position.
In Canada, Indian students are the largest international student group, constituting a noteworthy 40% of the total international student population. Projections indicate that India's influence in the UK and the US is on an upward trajectory.
In the US, the graduate student volume overtook the bachelor's student volume for the first time because of the growth from India, and it is likely that India could potentially surpass China in the US by 2024.
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However, this is not merely a numerical shift. Beyond the statistics, the quality and diversity of students from India are contributing significantly to the multicultural fabric of these host nations.
As universities worldwide increasingly recognize the value of a diverse student body, India's role becomes even more pivotal in shaping the educational experience on a global scale.
Having said that, contrary to the historical trend of actively encouraging international student enrollment, there appears to be a subtle yet significant shift in government policies, especially in Australia, Canada, and the UK. These nations are adopting a more measured approach, seeking to regulate and manage the unprecedented growth in the number of foreign students.
