Did you know that each year over 20,000 students from Mexico study abroad? The most popular areas of interest for students from Mexico are the United States, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Since students are immersed in their studies and aim to succeed, many students are aware of the benefits associated with studying internationally. So, if your institution is interested in recruiting in Mexico, there's no better time to start - Mexico is one of the most popular areas for international student recruitment.

Currently, Mexico is the 10th largest country in the world, with over 129.2 million residents. There are 4 major cities in Mexico:

• Mexico City – Population 21.1 million
• Puebla – Population 6.2 million
• Guadalajara – Population 1.5 million
• Monterrey – Population 1.1 million

Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world with over 21.2 million citizens. The city is currently heavily invested in education. There are over 8,000 schools in Mexico City, with the majority of them being primary and secondary.

Puebla was founded as the first ‘perfect’ city in the America’s. To this day, it is one of the most robust and civilized cities in Mexico. It is known for its diversity and metropolitan areas.

Guadalajara is a city that is constantly expanding its business and industrial centers. The most popular areas of interest for students are communications, business, engineering, and management.

Monterrey is known for its steel production industry and natural landscape adventures. Over the years, the city has been transforming from an industrial center to a business population. The younger generations are looking to aid in the expansion of their city by supporting its business center development.

In addition to these 4 major metropolitan areas, there are another 11 cities with a population that exceed 1 million. While the country is growing, so is the country’s economy. The Mexican peso’s value has been on a steady rise for the past few years. The Mexican economy is also currently contributing over 5% of their budget on schools and education (a respectable amount compared to other countries). The number of students pursuing their education has grown 10% in the last year with over 32 million students in school in 2018.

The boom in the economy is bringing a better life for the Mexican people. Families are recording higher household incomes and budgets for expenditures. More families are able to afford better education for their children, which creates an ongoing improvement of life for the Mexican people.

Mexico is home to, quite literally, millions of people. Some are indigenous to Mexico, while others have immigrated. The biggest immigrant population in Mexico is from Germany. There are several German elementary and secondary schools throughout the major cities. For students with European backgrounds, studying in Europe is a very easy transition. There is also a large number of people from Asia, including China and Korea. Non-Spanish speaking immigrants are mainly European: Italy, Germany, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It is also known that over 1 million Americans live in Mexico, particularly Mexico City.

Latin American immigrants hail from Chile, Cuba, Peru, Colombia and other parts of Central America. Over the years, many Spanish speaking people have been emigrating to Mexico in search of new opportunities. With the improvements and successes in Mexico’s economy, it is quickly becoming the new home to people from around the world.

Mexico is one of the most popular countries to emigrate from as well. In most cases, students are more comfortable traveling to countries they have family in. It turns an unknown space into one with a familiar face.

International student education is becoming more and more popular. Students around the world are looking abroad for the college or university that meets all their needs. Before students commit to a school, they typically like to test out the area. Summer camps are very popular for senior students and graduates. They are able to get a feel for the area for a few weeks, without permanently leaving home. There is a high percentage of students who are looking for summer camp options.

Mexico is considered more domestic than international since the border to the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and to Central America is right there, typically under 6 hours flights to get to most places in the Americas.

Since Mexico is bordering several English-speaking countries, many of the residents are bilingual. English is easy to learn – programs are offered everywhere to help international students learn the language.

Guidance counselors, recruiters, consultants, all can see the benefits of studying internationally. Creating partnerships and agreements with local agencies and institutions can really help develop your college or university's footprint in Mexico. You need to maintain the relationship though. The Mexican culture, when is comes to the betterment of students and their education, wants to see you put in the effort too. Visiting, sending materials, even a quick phone call can really go a long way when you're needing more applications for an upcoming semester.

After the recent global recession, many colleges and universities are investing in recruitment – and one of the most popular areas has proven to be Mexico. Furthermore, Mexico will always remain one of the largest markets in Latin America for student recruitment. This statistic is due to the growing youth population and bustling economy. The students in Mexico are smart, strategic, and prepared for their futures. Studying abroad is a popular conversation among senior students. They are exploring the options available to them.