The 2026 Voice of the Student Survey is here, and for the fifth consecutive year, the data tells a compelling story about where study abroad stands today and where it needs to go.
Student interest remains high, but the path from interest to participation has never been more complex. Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping how students and families assess risk. Cost transparency has become as important as funding access. And students are increasingly looking for programs that connect meaningfully to their major and their future.
The good news: institutions that address these gaps have a real opportunity to lead. Students told us exactly what they need. This report helps you act on it.
We hope these findings fuel the conversations and decisions that make study abroad more accessible, more trusted, and more impactful for the next generation of global learners.
