Quantify the contribution of international students to economic, scientific, and academic competitiveness, in order to inform policies for attracting and retaining talent
Quantify the contribution of
international students to
economic, scientific, and academic
competitiveness, in order to inform policies for attracting and retaining talent
The Actions
- Development of an analytical framework covering six criteria of value creation: university funding, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, labor market, and economic development
- Creation of a cross-referenced database drawing on government, academic, international, and scientific sources
- 100+ interviews with university administrators, researchers, employers, policymakers, and alumni
- Calculation of the contribution of international students to university funding, talent availability, and economic innovation
- Analysis of alumni pathways to identify value-creation mechanisms and the factors that impact their integration and retention
- Determination of key strategies for attracting, onboarding, and retaining international talent
- Consolidation of analyses into a comprehensive reference document forwarded to policymakers, universities, and economic stakeholders
The Result
A groundbreaking body of evidence demonstrating the strategic role of international students in university funding, research, innovation, and talent availability, accompanied by a list of priority actions to enhance attractiveness and retention.