2025年学生出国留学调查报告

2025 Executive summaryThe results are in.Amid thetenuous highereducation landscape,ourfourthannualstudyAbroadSurvey: The2025 Voice of the Students, tracks and reveals the study abroadperspectives of u.s. college students, their interests, their aspirations and theirconcerns.The 2o25 findings show high interest in study abroad among students and themany positive impacts to their personal and professional growth. while studentswant to study abroad, the survey also identifies cost as the biggest barrier tostudy abroad.From access to funding to learning about financial aid optionsstudents are concerned about managing study abroad expenses. Given thatprices seem likely to rise in the short term, cost will be more important foruniversitiestoaddress.Safetyisalsoonstudents'mindsastheysaywars couldimpact their decision to study abroad.AnimportantmilestoneformanvU.s,colegestugents.studyabroagisapplication andenrollment decisions.That said,thereare still too manystudentswho aren't familiar with study abroad which presents an opportunity to betterpromote the offerings and value of programs.Collaboration will be key to the success of study abroad in the coming years.Higher education isatthe precipiceof thelooming enrollmentcliff,and policiesand budgets face uncertainty.Colleges and universities that promote study abroad and look for ways tomaintain programs and partner to streamline program management whilestudents' continued desire to study abroad.@ 2025, TERRA DOTTA, LLC. 2025 Key highlightsHigh Interest in Study Abroad for Personal Growth: Interest in internationaleducation experiences remains high with up to 76% of U.S. college studentsstudy abroad is important for their personal growth.PreferredDestinatiorand Timing: The United Kirmost popular destination, preferred by 41% of the students planning to studyabroad. The majority (66%) plan to study abroad for the Spring 2026 semester,highlighting the need for schools'planning and resource allocation toaccommodatethisinterest.ProgramCostsandFunding:Thecostofstudyabroadissignificant,however,with 43% of students expecting to spend between $5,o00 and $10,000 on theirstudy abroad experience. Many students [38%) plan to fund their internationalstudies through financial aid and believe their university could be doing morecohepstucentsearnaboutfinancialaidforstucvabroac.Schoosthatoffemoreguidanceand support inaccessingfinancialresourcescouldenhanceparticipation rates.Barriersto Participation:Themain reaabroad includethehigh costs (48%) and a lackof information about programs[17%). Addressing these barriers could increase student participation in studyabroad programsConcerns About Traveling Abroad:While the survey reveals that the primaryconcernspreventingstudentsfrompursuingstudyabroad includecost (8o%)and general safetyconcerns[44%l.geopolitical issuessuch aswars.civlunrest,andterrorism (28%) are an increasing factorin 2025.Whenaskedspecifically about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, three-quarters said it causedthemtothinkaboutwhethertostudyabroad. @ 2025, TERRA DOTTA, LLC. 2025 Key highlights• Early Study Abroad Interest and Decision Factors: Many students [40%)develop an interest in studying abroad as early as high school, and for 35% ofthe respondents, the availability of study abroad programs influenced theirdecisiononwhichcollegeoruniversitytoattend.Promotingstudyabroadprograms to prospective students could be a strategic and competitive moveforhighereducation institutions toattract applicants.+ Influence and Information Sources: Social media, especially Instagram, is thetop waystudents say theyfirstlearned about study abroad,Enhancing theforinstitutionstopromotetheprograms.financial aid information (37%) and better alignment of programswithenhancingpre-departure briefings and improving communicationcouldsignificantly improve student experiences.,Skills and Professional Development: Students recognize the value of studyabroad experiences for personal and professional growth, with a notable 93%problem-solving,and cross-inicationare highlighted askeybenefits,underscoring therole oftheseprogramsin preparingstudentsforaglobal workforce. @ 2025. TERRA DOTTA, LLC. Are you hoping or planning tostudy abroad in the future?Of students surveyed, up to76%HOPE OR PLAN TO STUDY ABROADSource: Terra Dotta,Study Abroad Survey,Base: 275 college students Semester-long Study Abroadis most popularIn what timeframe are you hoping or planning to Study Abroad?Spring 2026Fall 202516%summer202514%0%10%20%30%40%50%60%Source: Terra Dotta, Study Abroad Survey, Base: 170 college students. Most students are planninga semesterabroad but2o%of studentsthatwant tostudy abroad areundecided about what kind ofexperiencetheyare planning for, indicating an opportunity for schools to highlight themany programs available.What kind of Study Abroad experience are you planning?Semester abroad36%Undecided18%Internship18%Faculty-led program2-6weeks14%Research6%Exchangeprogram4%Languagelearning/immersion2%Servic