Destination: US and Canada

What are the motivations and preferences of international students who want to study in the US and Canada? We’ve analyzed the perspectives of over 41,000 students interested in the US and over 31,000 interested in Canada who responded to the QS International Student Survey 2024 – the largest survey of its kind – to help you create a responsive student recruitment strategy. 

Download Destination: US and Canada report to better understand your prospective students.  

You’ll find insights and recommendations on: 

  • The nations as study destinations
  • Applying to university
  • Teaching and learning
  • Employability
  • Sustainability
  • Generative AI
  • How the US and Canada compare to the UK and Australia  

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