QS conducted one of the most extensive surveys ever of the motivations and preferences of international students interested in advanced business studies (Graduate Management Education, or GME) More than 11,000 students representing 160 nationalities responded to the QS International Student Survey 2023, contributing to a total three-year survey sample of 28,000 responses. Most students were from Asia-Pacific (48%) or Middle East/Africa (44%), with the remainder in Europe, Latin America, and North America. In terms of competitive advantage, Canada’s brand