GAISA

What is GAISA

We’re a global alliance of like-minded individuals and institutions dedicated to building a new model of international student success in higher ed.

Student-Centered

We advocate for the financial, academic, social and wellness aspects of student life.

Evidence-based

We conduct primary research, build best practices frameworks, and offer grassroots insights.

Outcome-driven

We dedicate ourselves to increasing satisfaction, academic achievement, and career or future readiness of every student.

Collaborative

We are continuously seeking to rally organizations and individuals that can make maximum impact on the positive trajectory of the international student.

Our Work

As an alliance, GAISA is committed to working with every level of higher education, business experts, thought leaders and influencers, to build a new model of international student success. As a member of GAISA, you will be able to:

Connect with our

Diverse Board of Directors and advisory council members

Relationships with international organizations

Direct working projects with US, UK and Canadian institutions

Publish

Reflections based on current socio-political issues

Collaborative studies and framework research

Student insight

Equip yourself and your institution with

Best-practices guides

Training for administrators

Institutional tools for achieving success

Support your students through

Student scholarships

Research and study grants

Collaborative fund management

Our Advising Council

Access your free copy of our 2020 GAISA International Student Research below:

Key findings:

60% of international students said their institution was providing enough support and resources to enable their success. But when asked about specific things their institution could do to better support them, 78% had an answer…
67% of graduate international students cite “maintaining good helath while in the US” as a primary concern and 21% of all international students said institutions can better support their success in the following areas…

Get access to key insights into how international students perceive their higher-ed experience and how theses insights might be applied to your own institution.