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2024 Wrap-Up: Highlights From the Student Journey This Year

Discover the trends that defined student life in 2024 – from the most popular study destinations to the fields that gained attention!

Dec 20, 2024
  • Student trends
2024 Wrap-Up: Highlights From the Student Journey This Year

As 2024 comes to a close, we're reflecting on the trends, interests, and milestones that shaped our student community this year. From popular study destinations and in-demand fields to viral content and standout moments, here's a look at what defined the student experience with educations.com in 2024.

Who our students were

  • 19.4% of you here are from India! धन्यवाद!
  • Indian, Nigerian, American, and Pakistani students are the largest groups following us on IG 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
  • And students from the US have the most fun on our TikTok

Top destinations of 2024: Europe takes the top prize!

These countries topped the list for our international students in 2024, offering unique experiences and world-class education:

  1. Luxembourg
  2. Switzerland
  3. Belgium
  4. Italy
  5. Portugal

What students studied: Most popular fields

Out of 36 major fields, here are the top 10 that caught students' attention in 2024:

  1. Business Studies
  2. Economic Studies
  3. Management Studies
  4. Technology Studies
  5. Health Care
  6. Engineering Studies
  7. Design Studies
  8. Social Sciences
  9. Marketing Studies
  10. Humanities Studies
What students studied: Most popular fields in 2024

🧩Take our quiz to find out how your interests align with current student trends ↓

What students loved reading

These articles dominated the conversation in 2024, with topics ranging from study tips to future career paths:

The Cheapest Countries to Study In Europe
Top 10 Places in the World to Study Abroad - 2025
25 Best Jobs in the US and How Much They Pay in 2025
What Languages Do They Speak in Switzerland?
10 Free Apps All Students Should Download

Honorable mentions:

News that mattered most

This year, we launched Study Abroad News to keep you updated on the key developments shaping education and global trends. Here's a look at the most popular topics students were following:

Quick stats and social buzz

Quiz enthusiasts: Over 100,000 of you filled out our quizzes!

Most-liked Instagram post: Announcing the finalists for our 2024 Study a Bachelor's in the USA Scholarship!

Most-watched TikTok: A visual representation of how we all check college essays for mistakes (spoiler: not as diligently as we should've!).

Most popular articles from our monthly newsletter:

What's next?

As we wrap up an incredible year, we can't wait to see what 2025 has in store for students worldwide. Whether you're planning to study abroad, exploring career opportunities, or diving into new fields of study, we'll be here to guide you every step of the way.

Stay tuned for more insights, tips, and resources to make the coming year your best yet!

Tetiana Sokolova

Author

With a Bachelor's degree in System Analysis and Applied Statistics, Tetiana brings a strong analytical foundation to her role as a Content Editor at Keystone Education Group. She is dedicated to researching, producing, and refining content to support students worldwide in their education journey, applying her technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure accuracy and relevance.