In 2023, international students at the doctoral level in Mexico represented 8.03% of the total doctorate enrollment. This number is set to increase in subsequent years based on forecasted data, reaching 8.42% in 2024, 8.80% in 2025, 9.18% in 2026, and 9.54% in 2027. Observing the year-on-year percentage variation, there is a consistent increase: 4.86% from 2023 to 2024, 4.51% from 2024 to 2025, 4.32% from 2025 to 2026, and 3.92% from 2026 to 2027. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2027 is approximately 4.56%, indicating a steady upward trend in the enrollment of international doctoral students in Mexico.
Future trends to watch for include potential influences of global mobility policies, scholarship offerings, and international collaboration agreements, which could further impact foreign doctoral student enrollment. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for anticipating changes and adjustments in the forecasted upward trend.
