Global Student Mobility 2025: Forecasts of the Global Demand for International Higher Education
The report forecasts a significant increase in global demand for international higher education by 2025, with Asia being the dominant contributor.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
IDP Education Australia |
| Authors: | Davis, Meares, Pearce, Böhm |
| Time horizon: | 2000 |
| Geographic focus: | Global, Australia, Asia |
Methods
The research method involved detailed data analysis from 130 source countries, examining factors such as income per capita, population, local tertiary education participation, and the propensity of students to study abroad. These factors were used to forecast the demand for international higher education, with a focus on Australia's market share and the implications for its economy and education system.
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Key Insights
The report, “Global Student Mobility 2025,” predicts a substantial growth in the demand for international higher education, with numbers rising from 1.8 million in 2000 to 7.2 million by 2025. Asia is expected to account for 70% of this demand, with China and India as the primary growth drivers. For Australia, the demand for its education services is projected to increase nine-fold during the same period, with its global market share growing from 3% to 8%. By 2025, Australia could see demand exceeding 996,000 students, with 44% opting for transnational or offshore programs. The report suggests that this growth presents significant opportunities for Australia, potentially driving its transition to a knowledge economy and contributing over $38 billion in exports. It emphasizes the need for policy shifts to capitalize on these opportunities and suggests that Australian students will benefit from a more diverse and internationally relevant education.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2000 time horizon | 2000s time horizon | Asia geographic scope | Australia geographic scope | English publication language | Global geographic scope | curriculum internationalisation | demand forecast | economic impact | education | global competitiveness | higher education | international education | knowledge economy | market share | mobility | policy shift | student mobility | students | transnational education