1、US and CanadaDestination:Discover the preferences and motivations of students looking to study in the US and Canada 41,667 interested in US 30,746 interested in Canada A report on the QS International Student Survey 20243Destination:North America2Executive summaryThe United States and Canada remain

2、highly attractive destinations in the eyes of international students.Home to 19 universities in the top 50 of the QS World University Rankings 2025,the US is a research powerhouse offering excellence in teaching and student experience.Canadian universities offer some of the worlds most impressive en

3、vironmental sustainability credentials,lower costs and favorable post-study work rights.As the global competition for recruiting international students intensifies,its a critical moment for universities in the US and Canada.The domestic student marketplace continues to shrink and more universities f

4、rom across the globe are competing to attract international students.The findings from the QS International Student Survey 2024 show that those interested in studying in the US and Canada are looking for high-quality teaching,a welcoming environment for international students and affordable programs

5、 with scholarship opportunities.The rising cost of living means that students are increasingly having to factor What students say about the US and Canada affordability into their decision-making.Universities in the US and Canada have an opportunity to reassure students that these countries offer aff

6、ordable opportunities with strong ROI when it comes to graduate job prospects.Holding a degree from an American or Canadian institution remains a gold standard when pursuing international career opportunities,and this message should enable universities to clearly differentiate themselves from univer