In 2024, Luxembourg leads with 87.61% of doctoral students being international, followed by Switzerland at 57.44%. The United Kingdom, Iceland, and Denmark also have strong international doctorate enrollments at over 39%. Notably, the United States has only 22.12% international doctoral students. Year-on-year variations show significant growth in Hungary (6.64%) and Mexico (26.62%), while Belgium and the United States experienced declines at -10.8% and -2.58%, respectively. Five-year CAGR highlights that countries like Slovenia and Lithuania have notable upward trends, whereas others like France and Greece display stagnation or decline.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in Nordic countries with already positive variations.
- Stability or further decline in the U.S. and traditional European hubs.
- Increased enrollments in emerging higher education markets like Mexico and Hungary.
Top countries in International Students at Doctoral Level by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Doctorate Enrollment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 87.61 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 57.44 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 41.13 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 40.99 | 2023 | +2.76% | +4.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 39.22 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 37.46 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 37.32 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 36.24 | 2023 | +0.67% | +0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 36.22 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 35.94 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.94% | View data |
