International educational mobility creates billions of dollars in economic value
According to the Association of Study Abroad Consultants report, the economic contribution of two-way student flow reaches billions of dollars.
According to the report prepared by the Association of Study Abroad Consultants, international educational mobility generates an economic value ranging between 4.6 and 5.3 billion dollars in Turkey.
The Value Revealed by the Report
The Turkey International Education Economy 2026 report documents that an economic magnitude of billions of dollars is formed thanks to students going abroad and coming into the country.
It is calculated that the total economic volume of this two-way student flow is between 4.6 and 5.3 billion dollars.
Economic Competition of Education
YEDAB President Osman Yılmaz emphasizes that educational activities are no longer merely an academic phenomenon and have transformed into a critical area of economic competition among countries.
Students Going Abroad
According to the research data, the annual expenditures of students going abroad from Turkey for educational purposes range between 1.7 and 2.3 billion dollars, excluding indirect expenses.
Exports and Student Numbers
While Turkey's education services exports are expected to reach 2.865 billion dollars by the end of 2024, YÖK data shows that the number of international students has exceeded 337 thousand.
Future Targets and the Sector
If YÖK's target of hosting over 500 thousand international students is realized, it is anticipated that the annual economic volume will increase significantly.
It is stated that educational consultancy services must be addressed as a professional sector prioritizing ethical values and student safety.