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miXabroad™

A new global benchmark measuring the
experiences and impact of education abroad.

Deep dive into the experiences of your students

Studying and interning abroad is one of the most valuable experiences students can have. Research shows that it enhances learning outcomes and broadens global perspectives, with benefits that are both long-lasting and far-reaching.

But how well do you understand the impact of your institution’s programs? And how do they compare on a global scale?

Until now, there has been no large-scale, quantitative benchmarking on the impact of education abroad.

miXabroad does just that. It allows institutions to thoroughly analyse their students' experiences to improve program design and advocate for the best possible outcomes.

What do we measure and compare?

No single factor can be taken in isolation when measuring education abroad. We compare and assess all the factors that make for transformative experiences.

Program type

Study tours
Semester abroad
Short-term faculty-led
External providers
Micromester
Alternative break
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Virtual internships
Blended programs

All stages and factors in the student journey

Pre-departure
Program cost and length
Grants
Selected location
Academic experience
Experiential learning
Community engagement, social and cultural experiences
Residential and housing
Support services
Re-entry.

Student impact

Employability and career skills
Language learning
Intercultural understanding
Global citizenship
Personal development
Academic performance
Completion and retention

Why join miXabroad?

Inform program design
for maximum impact

Unpack the critical factors and gain insights to make more informed programming decisions.

Data-driven insights for world-class programs

Track the outcomes and impact of your programs – at an institutional, national and global level.

Examine the key to student success

Explore key challenges and critical success factors for all stages of the student journey.

Explore the critical
barriers to entry

Discover the key blockers to enhance access for minority and under-represented groups.

What do
you get?

Gain the tools for continuous improvement of your education abroad programs.

International benchmarks

Find out how your institution's education abroad programs compare.

Summary report

Headline findings to share with stakeholders and partners.

Comparative data sheet

Take a deeper dive into your results with a comparative data sheet.

Tips and strategies

Turn insights into practical strategies for the short, medium and long term.

Best practice exchange

Join an international network to share best practice in education abroad.

FAQs.

How is the miXabroad survey delivered?

The survey is conducted online, immediately after students complete their study abroad program.
What are the key dates?

Key dates are determined by the length of the study abroad program.
How much does it cost?

The cost per academic year is US$10,000. This investment provides comparative insights into your entire outbound cohort. For smaller institutions please reach out so we can discuss the best approach for your program.
What work is involved for me / my team?

The richness of insights depends on two factors. High response rates from your students, and the quality of demographic and academic information received from the home institution. Your role will be to ensure that you receive input from your student cohort…. The more student responses, the better the insights.
How do I join?

Institutions and organisations (third-party providers) can register for miXabroad by completing the registration form. Alternatively, you can contact us to schedule an appointment to discuss next steps.
What is the expected time commitment of our study abroad team if we sign up?

The workload for your team will not be onerous as your main role will be promoting the survey to your cohort. We estimate that, depending on the structure of your institution, it will take no more than 4-6 hours of a colleagues time, spread over a period of 4 to 6 weeks.
Can my university ask additional questions as part of the study?

Adjustments and additions can be made to the survey. miXabroad also has additional modules that can be considered as part of the survey roll out. We'll work with you to ensure that the data we are requesting from your student cohort best meets your insight needs.