Prodigy Finance Reports Rise in Non-STEM Study Abroad Interest
Prodigy Finance reports a significant increase in students pursuingnon-STEM fields like law and hospitality abroad
Changing Trends in Student Preferences
Prodigy Finance has revealed an intriguing shift in student preferences for international education, with increasing numbers opting for non–STEM fields such as business, law,
hospitality, and public policy. This marks a change from the traditionally dominant STEM fields in study–abroad programs
Driving Factors Behind the Shift
This shift is attributed to diversified global career opportunities and evolving student interests. Many students now view international exposure in business or humanities as
equally beneficial for their career goals, highlighting a broader definition of global employability
Implications for International Education Providers
As more students move toward non–STEM domains, education providers and governments
will need to adapt their offerings and support systems. This change also suggests that
global universities may need to balance their focus between technical and non–technical
programs
