Measuring impact and experience in education abroad
We know global learning transforms lives – but how do we measure it?
Most of us are collecting data about our education abroad programs, but we're all doing it differently. Without a consistent benchmark, it’s hard to know what good data looks like or whether students are gaining the skills and experiences that matter.
That’s where miXabroad comes in.
We are the world’s first global comparative benchmark on education abroad – by country, institution, student type, duration, format, discipline, demographics and more. No fluff. Just clear, independent data that will save your team time and help you tell a stronger story about the value and the impact of education abroad.
miXabroad?
By standardizing how we measure impact and experience, miXabroad helps you turn student perspectives into powerful, actionable insights for transformative global experiences.
Gain data-driven insights to inform program design
Get clarity on what’s working and where to improve. Use feedback to shape experiences that are more impactful, inclusive and aligned with evolving student needs.
Boost recruitment, retention and results
Showcase real student outcomes to inspire and attract future participants. Demonstrate the value of global learning to internal and external stakeholders.
Measure what matters most
Assess the impact of education abroad – from employability and intercultural skills to academic success, wellbeing and retention.
Track the full student journey
Understand the student experience from start to finish – including motivations, barriers, in-country experiences and long-term impact.
Improve student support
Spot common challenges and better understand student needs, so you can enhance support systems and provide a more rewarding experience for all.
Strengthen diversity and inclusion
Tackle barriers to participation and improve opportunities for students from minority and under-represented backgrounds.
The University of Sydney
Participating in miXabroad in the pilot year will give us a baseline from which we can measure improvements year on year to ensure the changes we make to our global programming meet our students’ expectations and needs.
The University of Sussex
I immediately saw the potential of miXabroad – not just to recapture reflective insight from students, but to do so in a robust and comparative way, both locally and globally. The prospect of better understanding the impact of our programs, and being able to better tailor our student engagement and support, is really compelling.
The University of Western Australia
The impact of education abroad has never been measured on a large and global scale. Being able to hear from our students as to the why and why not, will be invaluable in shaping the future of our own institution’s education abroad strategy.
Capturing growth and learning across the whole student journey
Typically, we quantify success by student numbers. But what about the impact?
Measuring outcomes provides a more holistic view, particularly when comparing your institution’s programs on a national or global level.
That’s why miXabroad goes beyond traditional measures to capture how students grow and change through global learning experiences.
We assess impact across key domains – from career readiness and intercultural understanding to sustainability and personal growth – through every stage of the student journey.
Career and professional development
Explore how education abroad enhances students’ readiness for work and life after study.
Cultural competency and global awareness
Track how students engage with global issues and diverse worldviews.
Personal growth and self-awareness
Measure personal development and resilience gained through global mobility.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Evaluate how global learning improves how students interact with others.
Social and environmental impact
Assess how programs shape students’ values and actions beyond themselves.
Learning and applied outcomes
Track how students connect their global experiences to academic learning and real-world contexts.