The forecasted data for international students at the doctoral level in Germany shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with values increasing from 13.91% to 15.29% of total doctorate enrollment. This indicates a rising interest among international students to pursue doctoral studies in Germany.

Compared to previous years, 2023 marked a value of 13.56%. Observing year-on-year variations, 2024 saw a 2.6% increase, 2025 showed a 2.6% growth from the previous year, and the trends continued at an average rate of 2.4% annually. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged at approximately 2.4%, highlighting stable growth.

Future trends to keep an eye on include:

Immigration policies and their impact on international student inflow.
The availability of research funding and scholarships for international students.
The attractiveness of German universities in terms of global rankings and research opportunities.