Top 5 Countries to Study Abroad

Despite historical trends that show the United States and the United Kingdom to be the countries that attract the most international students each year, young adults’ perceptions ranked countries primarily in Asia with less established, but promising, economies as the best countries to study abroad.

The Best Countries to Study Abroad ranking draws from a global perceptions-based survey and ranks countries based on scores from a compilation of five equally weighted country attributes: culturally accessible, fun, has many cultural attractions, would consider attending university there and a country that provides top quality education. More than 8,500 adults under age 35 filled out surveys for the 2020 Best Countries rankings.

These are the top five countries to study abroad, according to young adults around the world.