Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation

Q1 Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Research in Globalization Pub Date : 2024-08-22 DOI:10.1016/j.resglo.2024.100247

Tarun Bhatara, Pooja Khanna

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Abstract

India’s higher education sector faces significant challenges in attracting international students, evidenced by hosting less than 1 % of globally mobile students despite substantial efforts to increase this number. This study explores critical barriers preventing international students from choosing India as their destination, including financial constraints, safety concerns, and cultural integration issues. It also assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these decisions and examines the potential of online education as an alternative. Findings reveal that inadequate financial support and safety concerns are primary deterrents, with varying impacts across educational levels and regions. Recommendations include enhancing financial aid, improving safety measures, fostering cultural integration, and leveraging online education. Addressing these issues is crucial for India to align with global education trends and improve its international appeal.

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留学生不选择印度作为教育目的地的理由--实证调查

印度高等教育部门在吸引国际学生方面面临着巨大挑战，尽管印度为增加国际学生人数做出了巨大努力，但其接纳的全球流动学生比例却不足1%。本研究探讨了阻碍国际学生选择印度作为留学目的地的关键障碍，包括经济限制、安全问题和文化融合问题。研究还评估了 COVID-19 大流行病对这些决定的影响，并探讨了在线教育作为替代方案的潜力。研究结果表明，财政支持不足和安全问题是主要的阻碍因素，对不同教育水平和地区的影响各不相同。建议包括加强财政援助、改进安全措施、促进文化融合以及利用在线教育。解决这些问题对于印度与全球教育趋势接轨并提高其国际吸引力至关重要。

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