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Why join miXabroad?
20 great reasons to join miXabroad in 2025
Why benchmark study abroad?
A combination of world-leading academics in international education have joined forces to build a standardised practical set of comparative measures of the impact and experience of study abroad.

1. Comparative insights
Gain valuable insights by benchmarking your study abroad programs against those of other institutions worldwide, identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement.

2. Common means of measurement
Ensure consistency and reliability in evaluating study abroad experiences with standardised measurements.

3. miX metadata
Leverage miX metadata from the aggregated findings to uncover deeper patterns and trends in student experiences and impacts, enhancing your ability to tailor programs to meet diverse student needs.

4. Independent evaluation
Benefit from an independent evaluation that provides an unbiased, objective analysis of your study abroad programs, bolstering credibility and trust with stakeholders.

5. Increased student engagement
Increase student engagement by addressing their feedback directly, showing that their experiences and opinions are valued and acted upon.

6. Enhanced program design
Use detailed feedback to refine and enhance your program design, ensuring it meets the evolving needs and expectations of students.

7. Global benchmarking
Position your institution as a leader in international education by participating in global benchmarking and demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

8. Targeted marketing
Use insights from miXabroad to develop targeted marketing strategies that highlight the unique strengths and successes of your study abroad programs.

9. Informed decision-making
Empower your administrative team with comprehensive data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning for future programs.

10. Improved student support
Identify and address common challenges faced by students abroad, improving support services and ensuring a smoother, more rewarding experience.

11. Compliance and accreditation
Meet compliance and accreditation requirements more effectively by providing robust, data-backed evidence of program quality and impact.

12. Alumni engagement
Strengthen alumni relations by using survey data to demonstrate the long-term benefits of studying abroad, fostering a sense of pride and connection to your institution.

13. Sustainability initiatives
Incorporate findings into sustainability initiatives, promoting environmentally conscious practices within your study abroad programs.

14. Diversity and inclusion
Advance diversity and inclusion efforts by understanding and addressing barriers faced by under-represented groups, ensuring equitable access to international education opportunities.

15. Recruitment, retention and success
Boost recruitment and retention by demonstrating the value and success of your study abroad programs, showcasing positive outcomes to prospective and current students.

16. Resource allocation
Optimise resource allocation by identifying which aspects of your programs deliver the highest impact, ensuring efficient use of funds and support.

17. Campus internationalisation
Support your campus internationalisation strategy with data-driven insights and comprehensive benchmarks from your study abroad initiatives.

18. Comprehensive survey design
The miXabroad team have extensively reviewed academic literature and research reports around study abroad, impact and student experience. They have applied decades of experience and expertise in survey design to save you having to research your own survey.

19. Saving your time
The miXabroad team adapts the survey instrument and applies your branding, building your survey and providing a unique link. It adds incentives for students, collates the responses, runs the analysis, aggregates the data and reports back to you. All you have to do is distribute the link and encourage students to complete the survey.

20. Reassuring your students
The survey is anonymised and all students are assured of confidentiality. So they can be frank with their responses. And the findings are not published, so there are no ‘right’ answers (unlike surveys that are used for rankings).
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