Gen Z international students are shifting their focus from rankings to degree outcomes when applying to universities, a global survey by INTO University Partnerships reveals. Most Gen Z students now place highest value on programs that will help them become successful when applying to a university.

The survey conducted by the leading international education organisation shows that 67% of Indian students under 25 believe the ability of a university to give them the skills they need to succeed in future is more important to them than rankings. Only a fifth (19%) still think it is important to attend a highly ranked university, even if it is more expensive to do so.