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Studying in Queensland: Uncovering Motivations & Experiences of International Students

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Lara Klestov
Lara Klestov

As a part of the work integrated learning program at the University of Queensland (UQ), The Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games (DTESB) engaged the University of Queensland to undertake a research study investigating the motivations and experiences of international students in Queensland. This presentation highlights the results from 100 face-to-face surveys that were conducted.

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STUDYING IN QUEENSLAND: UNCOVERING THE MOTIVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Prepared for: The Department of Tourism, Events, Small Business and Commonwealth Games
UQ Project Team Lara Klestov Jingting Lai Rashad Pashazade Mengqian Yu Rudy Shukaime Jingwen Yang
UQ Work Integrated Learning ?? Tourism cluster provides work integrated learning opportunities for students ?? Assists to bridge the gap between theory and practice, increase understanding and employability ?? Group placement stream ¨C experience working in teams and dealing with industry issues ?? This forms part of the TOUR7040 - Professional Experience postgraduate course
Today¡¯s Overview 1.? Background of Research 2.? Overall Results 3.? Individual Nationality Results 4.? Summary 5.? Video Presentation
International Education ?? A number of studies have indicated that International students¡¯ motivations in coming to Australia are primarily to study. ?? Australia is deemed to be a cheaper and safer destination than the USA or UK.
Research Questions ?? Why do international students choose to come specifically to Queensland to study? ?? What are international students looking for / hoping to do / achieve while studying in Queensland? ?? Do they hope to stay in or return to Queensland after their degree to live and work permanently? ?? Do they want/expect a career in their chosen area of study?
International Education in Australia Over 464,000 International Student enrolments as at year to date June 2015 10.4% increase on June 2014
Higher Education Student Commencements Source: Australian Government - Monthly Summary of International Student Enrolment Data, Australia, YTD June 2015
Research Scope Targeted international students enrolled at the following institutions: 1.? The University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia Campus 2.? Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Gardens Point 3.? James Cook University, Brisbane Campus. ?? Tertiary institutions defined as TAFE, English Learning Centers & High School were not included as part of this research. ?? Face to Face interviews were carried out over a three week period ?? Total of 100 respondents across 3 universities
Queensland Universities (Percentage of International Students) 16.6% QUT 20.5% JCU 24.0% UQ
Overall Results (Demographics)
Overall Results (Demographics)
Age Gender ?? Majority were aged between 22-25 ?? Followed by people aged between 18-21 Male 54! Female 46!
Major
Funder Who is funding your studies? Are you¡­!
Motivation (All nationalities) Reputation of universities in Queensland! Good Climate! Sunshine Weather! Safe Living Environment! Lower Living Cost!
Most popular destinations: Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns Places most interested in (Queensland): Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef and Cairns (Australia): Sydney and Melbourne
After graduation¡­ More than half of respondents wanted to stay in Queensland ! 87.7% intended to work 54.8% to work PERMANENTLY! 45.2% to work TEMPORARILY! Climate Beautiful and Friendly Environment Job Opportunity Diverse Culture Why?
Expectation to work within the chosen area of study¡­ 90%Yes! International students consider Australian education as practical for their future career life¡­!
Personal Experience Why I chose to study in Queensland?
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Studying in Queensland: Uncovering Motivations & Experiences of International Students
Studying in Queensland: Uncovering Motivations & Experiences of International Students
Studying in Queensland: Uncovering Motivations & Experiences of International Students
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
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CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
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Individual Nationality Results Climate Chines e! Other Asian! Middle Eastern! Cost of Living Europea n! South America! Status of University Motivation! Chines e! Indian!
They Are Looking for¡­! Chines e! Gold Coast Great Barrier Reef Fraser Island Other Asian! Gold Coast Sunshine Coast
They Are Looking for¡­! European! Middle Eastern! Cairns South America! Gold Coast Indian! Gold Coast Cairns
Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Cairns Most Attractive Destinations in Queensland! ?? Middle Eastern students are less interested in traveling. ?? European and Chinese students travel more frequently and visit more places.
After graduation¡­! Half Chinese wanted to stay: good weather, nice people and different culture. 57% of Other Asian intended to stay: better environment, safety, more job opportunities and high salary. 89.5% of Indian would like to stay: good climate, job opportunities and friendly people. 13.3% of European wanted to stay: great prospect, climate and culture.
QLD is more attractive for students coming ! from developing countries.! Chines e! Other Asian! Indian!
Expectation to work within the chosen area of study¡­! Chinese 70% Other Asian 92.9% Middle Eastern 100% European 100% South America 100% Indian 94.7%
Summary of Findings 1.? Different nationalities have different motivations for selecting Queensland as a destination to study; 2.? The top two motivators for international students selecting Queensland are (1) reputation of university and (2) climate; 3.? European and Chinese students¡® traveling intention whilst in Australia is stronger than students from other regions; 4.? Queensland is seen as more attractive option to reside for students who come from developing countries with lower living standard than those from developed countries; and 5.? Top three most visited tourist destinations in Queensland by international students are Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns.
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Studying in Queensland: Uncovering Motivations & Experiences of International Students

  • 1. STUDYING IN QUEENSLAND: UNCOVERING THE MOTIVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Prepared for: The Department of Tourism, Events, Small Business and Commonwealth Games
  • 2. UQ Project Team Lara Klestov Jingting Lai Rashad Pashazade Mengqian Yu Rudy Shukaime Jingwen Yang
  • 3. UQ Work Integrated Learning ?? Tourism cluster provides work integrated learning opportunities for students ?? Assists to bridge the gap between theory and practice, increase understanding and employability ?? Group placement stream ¨C experience working in teams and dealing with industry issues ?? This forms part of the TOUR7040 - Professional Experience postgraduate course
  • 4. Today¡¯s Overview 1.? Background of Research 2.? Overall Results 3.? Individual Nationality Results 4.? Summary 5.? Video Presentation
  • 5. International Education ?? A number of studies have indicated that International students¡¯ motivations in coming to Australia are primarily to study. ?? Australia is deemed to be a cheaper and safer destination than the USA or UK.
  • 6. Research Questions ?? Why do international students choose to come specifically to Queensland to study? ?? What are international students looking for / hoping to do / achieve while studying in Queensland? ?? Do they hope to stay in or return to Queensland after their degree to live and work permanently? ?? Do they want/expect a career in their chosen area of study?
  • 7. International Education in Australia Over 464,000 International Student enrolments as at year to date June 2015 10.4% increase on June 2014
  • 8. Higher Education Student Commencements Source: Australian Government - Monthly Summary of International Student Enrolment Data, Australia, YTD June 2015
  • 9. Research Scope Targeted international students enrolled at the following institutions: 1.? The University of Queensland (UQ), St Lucia Campus 2.? Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Gardens Point 3.? James Cook University, Brisbane Campus. ?? Tertiary institutions defined as TAFE, English Learning Centers & High School were not included as part of this research. ?? Face to Face interviews were carried out over a three week period ?? Total of 100 respondents across 3 universities
  • 10. Queensland Universities (Percentage of International Students) 16.6% QUT 20.5% JCU 24.0% UQ
  • 13. Age Gender ?? Majority were aged between 22-25 ?? Followed by people aged between 18-21 Male 54! Female 46!
  • 14. Major
  • 15. Funder Who is funding your studies? Are you¡­!
  • 16. Motivation (All nationalities) Reputation of universities in Queensland! Good Climate! Sunshine Weather! Safe Living Environment! Lower Living Cost!
  • 17. Most popular destinations: Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns Places most interested in (Queensland): Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef and Cairns (Australia): Sydney and Melbourne
  • 18. After graduation¡­ More than half of respondents wanted to stay in Queensland ! 87.7% intended to work 54.8% to work PERMANENTLY! 45.2% to work TEMPORARILY! Climate Beautiful and Friendly Environment Job Opportunity Diverse Culture Why?
  • 19. Expectation to work within the chosen area of study¡­ 90%Yes! International students consider Australian education as practical for their future career life¡­!
  • 20. Personal Experience Why I chose to study in Queensland?
  • 25. CRICOS Provider No 00025B uq.edu.au
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  • 36. Individual Nationality Results Climate Chines e! Other Asian! Middle Eastern! Cost of Living Europea n! South America! Status of University Motivation! Chines e! Indian!
  • 37. They Are Looking for¡­! Chines e! Gold Coast Great Barrier Reef Fraser Island Other Asian! Gold Coast Sunshine Coast
  • 38. They Are Looking for¡­! European! Middle Eastern! Cairns South America! Gold Coast Indian! Gold Coast Cairns
  • 39. Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Cairns Most Attractive Destinations in Queensland! ?? Middle Eastern students are less interested in traveling. ?? European and Chinese students travel more frequently and visit more places.
  • 40. After graduation¡­! Half Chinese wanted to stay: good weather, nice people and different culture. 57% of Other Asian intended to stay: better environment, safety, more job opportunities and high salary. 89.5% of Indian would like to stay: good climate, job opportunities and friendly people. 13.3% of European wanted to stay: great prospect, climate and culture.
  • 41. QLD is more attractive for students coming ! from developing countries.! Chines e! Other Asian! Indian!
  • 42. Expectation to work within the chosen area of study¡­! Chinese 70% Other Asian 92.9% Middle Eastern 100% European 100% South America 100% Indian 94.7%
  • 43. Summary of Findings 1.? Different nationalities have different motivations for selecting Queensland as a destination to study; 2.? The top two motivators for international students selecting Queensland are (1) reputation of university and (2) climate; 3.? European and Chinese students¡® traveling intention whilst in Australia is stronger than students from other regions; 4.? Queensland is seen as more attractive option to reside for students who come from developing countries with lower living standard than those from developed countries; and 5.? Top three most visited tourist destinations in Queensland by international students are Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns.