Asia & Pacific Islands: Application Trends Survey 2023

November 2023

Overview

This regional profile reports application trends reported by schools in Asia and the Pacific Islands from GMAC’s 2023 Application Trends Survey. The profile highlights program application trends and shares details on changing interests in GME by different applicant categories.

Quick Facts

  • While spread across program type, two-thirds of programs in Asia and the Pacific Islands reported declines in their applications in the past year (67 percent).
  • Since 2022, the average number of female applicants to programs in Asia and the Pacific Islands increased (from 42 percent to 48 percent).