This study was commissioned and supported by the British Council and designed to understand the impact and benefits of International Student Mobility (ISM).
In the 21st century, ISM is a globally significant phenomenon involving millions of young people crossing borders to study and live outside their home country. It is a phenomenon which is often viewed by governments and commentators almost entirely through the lens of export revenue generation and/or migration policy. The many non-financial impacts and benefits to individuals, to countries of origin and to host countries are surprisingly under-researched and understood.
The research included an extensive review of existing academic and practitioner literature. It involved in-depth interviews with government, academic and institutional stakeholders concerned with ISM as well as interviews with many ISM alumni who had previously studied in countries including USA, Australia, Germany, UK and Japan.
It also drew on re-analysis of data from a major international survey of nearly 20,000 young people across the world undertaken bi-annually by the British Council.
The report considers the benefits of ISM In terms of what the British Council calls Cultural Relations as well as the Soft Power impact for countries such as the UK.
Findings from the research:
More about International Student Mobility:
How International Student Mobility builds trust and long-term relationships | British Council
