Global Student FlowsJanuary 2026 © QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 2026 Contents Foreword Transform complex data into clear,actionable intelligence Provide sector-leading analyticsand insights to enable global Connect universities with the rightstudents through our platforms, Map in-demand skills needsto teaching, research, andemployability for future workforce Support innovation, new models,and market expansion for long- Get in touch to find out more ReportFindings Executive Summary Strategic Challenges 1. Rebuilding Institutional Reputation Reputation is a top factor for students - 67% of Latin Americanand 70% of American and Canadian candidates considerit important when making study decisions. Yet, the median 2. Navigating Policy and Affordability Shifts Policy changes, such as Argentina’s proposed tuition for non-resident students, and broader economic or political uncertainty,can quickly impact student flows. Rising costs and stricter 3. Delivering Employability and Skills Students increasingly value work placements and skilldevelopment, but employer perceptions lag behind actual 2030Outlook DestinationOutlook Argentina Brazil StudentOrigins Africa Europe LatinAmerica US andCanada Rest ofthe World Study Abroad OutboundTrends Online and HybridPrograms TransnationalEducation The ThreeScenariosfor 2030 And How They Impact Latin America Drivers forGrowth As Growth Slows, How Can Latin AmericanUniversities Recruit More Effectively? •A focus on skills•Building an international reputation for excellence InternationalStudent Using Insights Into What Students Want toFuture-Proof Your Strategy ReputationIncreasingly Employability onStudents’ Minds Global Student Flows Methodology QS InternationalStudent Survey Sign up for theQS International Sources Key sources include:UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2023World Bank Education Statistics, 2021OECD, 2022Eurostat, 2023IOM Migration Data Portal, 2022IIE Project Atlas, 2024 Powerful Insights To BroadenYour Perspective And Access unparalleled analysis of international studentmobility through 12 new reports and expert-led webinars •Track student movement across regions•Identify cross-market opportunities and shifts Africa Canada China Europe India Latin America Middle East and North Africa United States