This session will explore key findings from IDP’s latest Emerging Futures: Voice of the International Student survey and feature insights from a BC institution on best practices they have implemented or are currently developing to support the evolving needs of international students. Now in its 9th iteration, this biannual research provides both immediate and longitudinal insights into student motivations, perceptions, and concerns, offering a robust picture of global mobility trends and how they are shifting.
This survey reflects forward‑looking trends shaping the international education landscape and captures national and provincial‑level insights across Canada. These findings help inform government and association policy‑making while identifying best practices in recruitment, admissions, and on‑campus supports that align with what students say they need to succeed.
New in this edition, the research examines emerging themes in the sector, including the expansion of transnational education, the increasing role of AI in student decision‑making and study choices, and the rise of new and non‑traditional destination countries for today’s learners. Attendees will gain evidence‑based perspectives on how student expectations are changing and practical examples of how institutions can respond with agility and impact.
- Describe international student attitudes, motivations, and key drivers behind their study decisions, based on the survey responses of thousands of international students from dozens of countries.
- Understand student perceptions toward the main destination countries and how those perceptions are influenced by geopolitical and policy changes.
- Gain national and provincial‑level insights across Canada to inform government and association policy‑making, while identifying best practices in recruitment, admissions, and on‑campus support for international students.
