Etio insights for APAIE 2026
Speak to us at stand B03 to discuss insights from the International Student Barometer (ISB) - the world's largest student experience survey of enrolled students.
The International Student Barometer (ISB) measures, tracks and benchmarks international student opinion across the entire student journey, providing your institution with data and insights to develop a world-class student experience, and grow your international student numbers.
The ISB is used by Higher Education institutions, membership bodies, networks and national governments around the world to provide the global benchmark for the international student experience.
- Understand your performance in a competitive context - compare your institution’s international student experience with regional, national, global and bespoke comparator group benchmarks.
- Enhance your international marketing and recruitment strategies.
- Create institution-wide understanding of what is needed to deliver a world-class student experience.
- Understand evolving international student perceptions, expectations, motivations, decision-making, and what impacts recommendation.
- Quantify the impact of student experience improvement initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement – understand your strengths and areas for improvement, and set meaningful KPIs.
Below you will find a set of first-hand accounts from participating institutions, along with the 2025 Global Student Experience Report, and our latest on-demand insights session available as a download.
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Championing the student experience.
Improving quality and strategic decision-making at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
“The survey provides valuable insights for us to benchmark with our counterpart universities in UK and Malaysia as well as with other universities in Asia and globally. We use the data from Student Barometer extensively to inform decision-making. It is weaved into our strategic plans."
Insight supporting a drive to be the best HE institution in the region.
“We use the ISB because the survey has been providing comprehensive analysis on the motivations, aspirations, expectations, and experiences of our international and domestic students. It uncovers areas for improvement, as well as areas we can celebrate. It also shows existing and emerging trends in student satisfaction and decision-making criteria.”
The benefits of meaningful analysis of the student experience at Colorado State University
“Using the ISB to focus on student satisfaction, student success and the student experience can have both near-term and long-term positive impacts on international student enrollment and retention. So, I would encourage all universities to be engaging in this type of reflection, and ideally through the ISB - only by really understanding where your students, are in terms of their relationship with your university, and compared with other universities, can you really get an authentic and honest answer of how satisfied your students are.”
Responding to international education challenges at University of Southern Queensland.
“We need to understand what students want. So, capturing, monitoring, and learning from the student voice is critical, as is understanding how the university compares with other institutions. The ISB keeps people informed to make evidence-based decisions; it helps inform our planning for the future. It has been very informative for senior staff, and particularly in the international education space.”
Webinar: How to increase student numbers, keep them happy, and influence recommendation
In this 30 minute recording, three of our experts provide an analysis of the latest International Student Barometer data, from 106,427 students, across 132 institutions in 24 countries, to provide you with up to date insights into the global (and regional) student experience.
In particular, our experts explore the following aspects of the international student experience:
- Decision factors - what is currently driving choice of destination for international students?
- Integration - how does students' sense of belonging and integration differ across regions, and what are the most important factors you should consider?
- Artificial Intelligence - how do students perceive AI? - their usage, expectations, and the perceived impact on their careers.
- Employability - how do you ensure your institution understands this most critical aspect of the student experience, and how can you meet their expectations?
- Net Promoter Score (NPS) - which factors are the biggest drivers of student recommendation?
By watching this session, you will gain the freshest insights from the world's largest survey of enrolled students, and understand some of the most important aspects of the student experience that can help you create a competitive advantage on the global higher education landscape.


