International graduates of 2024 projected to contribute $1.7 trillion globally

A report by Studyportals and Cambridge IELTS estimates that international students who graduated in 2024 will contribute $1.7 trillion to host economies over their working lives.

The US, UK, Canada, and Australia are projected to capture approximately $1 trillion, representing about 60 percent of the total economic value generated by the cohort.

Among study destinations, Canada retains the highest proportion of international graduates at 66 percent, followed by Australia at 53 percent.