Navitas Insights’ ongoing global research into the perceptions of education agents during COVID shows that the factors influencing agent perceptions and student demand for study abroad in 2021/22 are quickly changing. Government policies directly affecting international students are having a greater impact than each destination’s COVID infection profile – a significant change from 2020.
Navitas first surveyed agents in May of 2020 and then in September 2020. The latest round was conducted in March 2021 and features the largest survey sample: nearly 900 agents in 73 countries around the world.
Agents report growing demand for study in the US, Canada, and the UK in 2021
Blog Summary
Navitas Insights' ongoing global research on education agent perceptions during COVID highlights changing factors influencing student demand for studying abroad in 2021/22. The impact of government policies on international students has surpassed the influence of COVID infection rates, marking a notable shift from 2020. The latest survey, conducted in March 2021 with nearly 900 agents in 73 countries, provides valuable insights into these evolving trends.