Postgraduate Research Global Update as of December 2024

Our unique Pulse trackers and Share of Search data provide insights on thousands of prospective international students interested in Global PhD opportunities. As of December 2024, we’re seeing that:

• Interest is Irish study continues to grow, most notably from North American audiences.
  
  
• Around half of prospective European students are seeking flexible PhD opportunities, with Blended study being almost twice as popular as Online. By contrast, only 14% of Asian audiences are seeking flexibility.
  
  
• Spring 2025 is still the most popular entry point for most destinations but interest in Autumn 2025 is catching up. In fact, those interested in Irish study are now more likely to be searching for Autumn 25.
  
  
• Interest for specialisms in Ireland fluctuates, with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning seeing the largest growth.