Survey on a National Strategy for International Education in the U.S.

We are delighted to release the key findings from the Survey on a National Strategy for International Education in the U.S.

This survey was created in consultation with the following organizations: AACRAO, ACCT, ACE, AIEA, AIRC, IIE, NACAC, NAFSA, The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, the US for Success Coalition, EnglishUSA and others. The idea for this survey originated from the IDP’s 2023 Think Tank event, “Destination 2030: Reimagining the future of student mobility.” All consulting organizations provided important input on the survey purpose, content, and design. The survey was administered and analyzed by IDP at no cost.

The purpose of the survey was to identify collective strategic priorities for international education in the U.S. among higher education leaders and stakeholders. The 15-minute online survey was out in the field between November 28 – December 22, 2023. This survey was designed for leaders in higher education who possess influence, perspective, and vested interest in the strategic integration of international education in the United States and was open to any professionals actively engaged in the field of international education. The survey engaged a diverse group of over 400 professionals from various organization types within the field of international education.

The survey explores four key areas:

• Value of a national strategy – country and institutional level

• Setting targets

• Choosing tactics

• Role assignment and organization