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Graduate Magnets
Countries leading the "footloose index" where talent-friendly policies attract global graduates seeking mobility and opportunity.
Views locations through graduate talent attraction and mobility policies
27 countries
New Zealand · NZDenmark · DKFinland · FICanada · CASpain · ESSwitzerland · CHAustralia · AUPortugal · PTArmenia · AMSingapore · SGSweden · SEAustria · ATNorway · NOItaly · ITIreland · IEFrance · FRGreece · GRGermany · DENetherlands · NLUAE · AEUK · GBUSA · USSaudi Arabia · SACzech Republic · CZSouth Africa · ZAChina · CNCroatia · HR
Why it matters
- Favorable post-graduate visas
- Innovation hubs
- Tax incentives for new graduates
- Global talent pipelines
Tradeoffs
- Immigration policy changes
- Competitive talent markets
- Qualification recognition hurdles
- Brain drain concerns
Sources
The EconomistGallup