Every year, universities invest millions in study abroad, but how do you actually prove its impact? Stop saying your programs change lives. Start proving it

What is SAA Analytics?

We are a specialized research organization dedicated to measuring and advancing the professional and personal competencies students develop through study abroad experiences. SAA Analytics (Study Abroad Analytics) is the founder and promoter of the Global Competency Research Consortium (GCRC), an international initiative that brings together universities and study abroad organizations to measure, benchmark, and enhance the impact of global education.

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Assess 9 key competencies, from adaptability to problem-solving, gained during study abroad.

Demonstrate to your students and communities that your study abroad programs deliver measurable professional development.

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three men laughing while looking in the laptop inside room
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a building with a bridge and a city in the background
Our Vision

Our vision is to establish this Research Project lead by Study Abroad Analytics (SAA) and the Study Abroad Global Experience Certification as the global standard for measuring, evaluating, and certifying the quality, impact, and competency development achieved through study abroad experiences.

Our MIssion

Study Abroad Analytics research project empowers study abroad programs to measure, validate, and communicate the real impact of international education. By evaluating students' growth and performance before, during, and after their study abroad experience, we provide objective evidence of the program's contribution to their academic success, personal development, and long-term career readiness.

Research Mission & Vision