Research
Independent research on international student life.
Annual reports, policy briefs and live data dashboards — produced with universities, NGOs and student researchers.
6.4M
International students globally
+18%
Growth since 2019
3.1 yr
Average study duration
78%
Want to stay post-study
Library
All reports are free to download under Creative Commons.
Annual report
2025 · 84 pp
Global Student Mobility Index 2025
Where students are going, why, and what changed since 2020. Comprehensive report with downloadable dataset.
Brief
2025 · 32 pp
Mental health & belonging on campus
A multi-country survey of international students on isolation, support and what helps.
Policy
2025 · 48 pp
Visa pathways: a comparative review
Side-by-side analysis of post-study work visas across 14 destination countries.