Hey folks, I was just curious to know, out of all the different nationalities, which one has the highest percentage of people with college degrees? This could be really helpful in understanding some global education trends and might influence my own decisions about study abroad experiences, or international collaborations in the future. Anyone have any resources or insights on this?
Responding as a college admissions counselor, I'd say that according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada has the highest proportion of college grads by far - over 56% of its population has attended tertiary education. Japan and Israel follow next on the list. It's interesting to note that smaller countries like Norway and South Korea also have impressive numbers.
Understanding such global educational trends can indeed open up various forums for collaborations and provide unique perspectives during your study abroad experiences. However, it's important not to oversimplify or generalize these findings. There are many factors like country size, population, societal culture, and education investment, which can all influence these statistics.
Also, considering countries with high college graduation rates for studying abroad can be beneficial, but be sure to consider the quality of education and research, the language of instruction, and cost of the program for a more holistic analysis. Be mindful that this doesn't necessarily equate to the quality of the education system in these countries.
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