International Student Survey 2021

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The 2021 edition of the International Student Survey is our largest to date, having received responses from over 105,000 international students across the globe.

Topics covered in the 2021 edition include:

  •  The coronavirus and its impact on study decisions
  • Attitudes towards and experiences of online learning
  • Diversifying your international recruitment markets
  • Communication expectations of prospective students
  • And lots more…

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