In 2023, the proportion of international PhD students in Information and Communication Technologies in Switzerland stood at 82.02%. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted numbers show a steady increase from 82.44% to 84.09%. The year-on-year variation is minor but positive, indicating a consistent growth in international enrollment. Specifically, the year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024 is approximately 0.51%, following a similar pattern through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is around 0.50%, demonstrating moderate but consistent growth.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of global mobility policies, technological advancements that could attract more students, and Switzerland's adaptation to evolving educational needs in ICT. Collaboration with international institutions and the quality of the research environment will be crucial in sustaining and possibly accelerating this growth trend.
