The number of international students in tertiary education in ICT in Turkey showed significant fluctuations between 2013 and 2023. The data starts with a figure of 1.73 thousand in 2013, drops drastically in 2014, then slowly recovers and accelerates exponentially from 2019 onwards. In 2023, it stood at 8.66 thousand, indicating a substantial growth over this period. Notably, the growth rate from 2021 to 2023 was strong, with year-on-year variations of 28.75% in 2022 and 25.16% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years up to 2023 was 48.81%, showing robust and consistent growth.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The forecast indicates continued growth in the number of international students, reaching 17.1 thousand by 2028.
- The five-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be 10.51%, translating to a total growth rate of 64.8% over this period.
- Potential influences such as changes in educational policies, geopolitical developments, and advances in ICT education could impact these trends.
