IU analyzed the benefits of international exchange programs in the UK

Students who participate in international programs reduce their risk of unemployment compared to their counterparts who studied only in their home country. The UK Higher Education International Unit reports in a new report. The unemployment rate for STEM students was 5.2 percent, when it was 6.1 percent for non-mobile students. There are also earnings differences in favor of mobile students.

In addition, 88% of the positions held by students who studied abroad are top company roles (senior managers), compared to 82% of positions for non-mobile students.
In computer science, 100 percent of  mobile graduates hold top positions in companies, compared to 86 percent of  non-mobile participants, and 94 percent compared to 88 percent in engineering technology.

After graduation, 5.4 percent of mobile students were unemployed for six months in 2013, compared to 6.7 percent among non-mobile students.Overall, according to the report, outbound mobility from the U.K. increased despite a 10 percent drop in a number of language programs over 5 years.  Students from Scotland had the highest rate of outbound mobility, at 6.2 percent in 2012-2013, and 3.4 percent of students from Wales. France was the most popular destination, which attracted 25% of British students, followed by Spain at 17%, the US at 12% and Germany at 9%.
There has also been an increase in the flow of female students at 5.1%, compared to a male percentage of 3.8% in 202-2013.

Source: thepienews.com