"Push-pull" factors influencing international student destination choice

Examines the factors motivating international student choice of the host country. It describes a "push-pull" model motivating the student's desire to seek overseas education and influencing the decision process in selection of a final study destination. Drawing on the findings from re...

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Published in:International journal of educational management 2002, Vol.16 (2), p.82-90
Main Authors: Mazzarol, Tim, Soutar, Geoffrey N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to education
College Choice
Costs
Decision Making
Developing countries
Educational Demand
Educational Opportunities
Foreign Countries
Foreign Students
Higher Education
Host country
Influence
Influences
International education
International students
LDCs
Learning
Mazzarol's Six-Factor Model
Student Mobility
Student Needs
Student recruitment
Studies
Study Abroad
University choice
University students
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Summary:Examines the factors motivating international student choice of the host country. It describes a "push-pull" model motivating the student's desire to seek overseas education and influencing the decision process in selection of a final study destination. Drawing on the findings from research studies undertaken in Indonesia, Taiwan, China and India, the paper examines the factors influencing host country selection and additional research that examines the factors influencing choice of final host institution. Based on these findings the paper argues that economic and social forces within the home country serve to "push" students abroad. However, the decision as to which host country they will select is dependent on a variety of "pull" factors. After drawing together the findings, the paper then examines the implications for governments and education institutions seeking to recruit international students.
ISSN:0951-354X
1758-6518
DOI:10.1108/09513540210418403