AIEA 2011 Presentation: International Education in Australia

Entrepreneurial International Education: The Australian Experience
20 February 2011
Australian Education International
The University of New South Wales
The University of Queensland
RMIT University
La Trobe University

Overview of International Education in Australia
Mark DarbyCounsellor-EducationEmbassy of Australiamark.darby@dfat.gov.au

Two levels of government
State and Territory governments have major legislative responsibilities
Australian Government has significant financial and policy responsibility

Size and shape of the sector
Diverse higher education sector, including:
37 public universities
2 private universities, and two branches of overseas universities
3 self accrediting providers
≈ 150 other higher education providers approved by State and territory legislation
Student numbers
≈ 814,000 domestic students
≈ 321,000 international students
(2009 DEEWR Statistics)

International Students in Australia
International Student Enrolments 2007-2010
(Year-to-date November 2010)

Australians studying overseas
Number of Australian Students Studying Offshore 2003-2007

Phases of Internationalization
1950
1986
2007
Phase 3:
Global partner
Phase 1:
Colombo Plan
Phase 2:
Recruitment of international students

Today’s Shared Challenges
Visa Integrity
Sustainability
Quality

Broader policy context
Access and Equity
Quality Assurance
Funding
Research & Infrastructure

Australian Government Policy Responses
Ministerial Statement on International Education
International Students Strategy for Australia
Education Services for Overseas Students Act
Review of Student Visa Program
Education Agents

Entrepreneurial International Education: ‘The Australian Experience’
Approaches to internationalisation in Australian universities
IEAA/AIEA Workshop
Jennie Lang
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), UNSW and
Chair Universities Australia Committee of Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro-Vice-Chancellors (International)

The Australian International Education Experience at a glance:
Education Philanthropy
‘Colombo Plan’
(1950s +)
Export of Education
(since 1986)
Regional Development & Capacity Building(1960s +)
Internationalisation of
Universities
(1990s +)
Multicultural Australia
(1970s +)
Global Engagement
(2000s +)

Clear themes underpin the Australian International Education experience to date
Educational philanthropy (since 1950s)
Government lead
Institution lead (by a few universities)
Scholarships provided initially under the Colombo Plan or by individual universities for top students from Asia
2. Regional Development and Capacity Building (since 1960s)
good neighbour
knowledge transfer
sponsorship programs
education capacity building

3. Multicultural Australia (1970s)
migrants were encouraged from Asia and beyond
increased Aid funding directed to scholarships for students from Asia
Education sectors were encouraged to promote multiculturalism
4. Export of Education (1980s)
all Australian government education providers able to enrol full-fee paying international students
marketing and recruitment drives were spearheaded by Austrade and IDP Education Australia
Universities quickly established education pathways, appointed education agents and entered into education partnerships such as twinning programs and established offshore programs and campuses

5. Internationalisation
bilateral and multilateral research networks
student exchange and mobility
staff exchanges and collaboration
international curricula
dual degree programs and articulation agreements with overseas partner universities
student integration on campus
alumni engagement

6. Global Engagement
involvement in
University networks eg U21, APRU
offshore campuses, presences, office networks
jointly badged degree programs
consortia to consortia co-operation eg Group of Eight research universities Australia, and China 9 (HK3) research intensive universities
Knowledge partnerships involving government, industry and university collaboration from 2 or more countries

Perceptions of International Education in Australia
entrepreneurial
aggressive
opportunistic
emphasis on export revenue
focus on student recruitment (one way inbound flows)
competitive

Australian International Education Realities:
Emphasis on quality and diversity at most Australian universities
International strategies are more holistic (eg UNSW 4 Pillars: Global Research, Global Education, Global Students, Global Engagement)
Strategic education partnerships and platforms
QA and Legislation designed to enhance the student experience and protect students as consumers of Australian education

Australian International Education Realities:
Increasing participation of domestic students in student mobility programs
Reputation drives revenue
Proactive rather than aggressive
International education is moving to a more sustainable footing
Sharing of knowledge and expertise through professional networks, eg IEAA

UNSW Model Embeds Global Citizens as a core graduate attribute for all students
Global Citizens
(360° x 365)
Scholars
Leaders
Professionals

Models of International Education being embraced by Australian Universities

‘Co-ompetition’
Collegial International Strategies
Universities Australia
GO8, ATN, IRU etc
State collaboration eg Qld Smart State
Australia-India Institute (the University of Melbourne, UNSW and LaTrobe University)
International University networks eg
Universitas 21: UQ, Uni of Melb, UNSW
APRU: ANU, Uni of Sydney, Uni of Melb
World Universities Network: Uni of Sydney, UWA

Hallmarks of Mature International Programs:
Multifaceted International Strategy
Proactive rather than reactive international engagement
Deeper, broader and stronger education partnerships for mutual benefit
Long-term objectives
Student centred environment (for international and domestic students)
Student Integration

Cost-effective TNE programs
Embedded quality assurance mechanisms
Whole of university commitment to internationalisation
Nimble response to challenges to protect reputation and brand
Effective and transparent governance

Approaches to internationalisation
Thank You
Jennie Lang
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International)
Email: jennie.lang@unsw.edu.au

IEAA/AIEAState-University PartnershipsAndrew Everett, The University of Queensland
02/20/11

International Education in Queensland
103,182 international students (Nov 2010)
Queensland’s 2nd largest services export industry
In 2009/10, over $2.9 billion contribution to the Queensland economy.
Employs, directly and indirectly, more than 17,000 Queenslanders.

The Smart State Strategy
The Smart State Strategy 1998 – 2012
Knowledge, Creativity, Innovation
The Smart State in Action at UQ
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Institute for Molecular Science (IMB)
Sustainable Minerals Institute
Queensland Brain Institute
UQ Centre for Clinical Research
Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
Queensland Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Network
UQ's Diamantina Institute for Cancer
Smart State fellowships and scholarships for UQ researchers and students

Queensland Education and Training Export Strategy
Aims
build a whole-of-industry and whole-of-government approach
position Queensland as a preferred provider in selected international and niche markets
introduce strategies to ensure high quality of education and training, academic support and pastoral care
minimise structural, regulatory and infrastructure barriers to growth
Objectives
double export earnings of the Queensland education and training industry from $500 million to $1 billion in 5 years – accomplished by the end of 2006
work with and provide leadership to existing line agencies
co-ordination and consensus to ensure success and maximum impact
Vision
Development of the international education and training export industry will directly contribute to the long-term economic growth of Queensland’s economy. It will support and extend the principles of the Smart State by funding and intellectually fuelling the development of a knowledge economy that is competitive globally.

Queensland Education and Training International
Five Strategic Objectives
Mobilising the Will
Creating the Image
Capturing the Markets
Removing the Barriers
Investing in the Future

Regional Clusters

Creating the Image and Capturing Markets
Market Intelligence Seminars
Inbound and Outbound Missions
Regional Cluster Development
Scholarships
Student Experience Reference Group
Annual Queensland International Awards for Excellence
Shanghai Expo – Queensland Cup

QETI International Awards for Excellence
QETI International Awards for Excellence
International Student of the Year 2010 – ResearchMiss ManaswiniSivaramakrishnan, Queensland University of Technology
International Student of the Year 2010 – Higher EducationMr Joseph Hongoh, The University of Queensland
Outstanding International Student Support 2010 – Vocational Education and TrainingInternational Education Services
Outstanding International Student Support 2010 – ELICOSExtension Studies International, Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education, The University of Queensland
Best Practice in International Collaboration 2010 – ResearchQueensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland
Best Practice in International Collaboration 2010 – ELICOSInstitute of Continuing & TESOL Education, The University of Queensland
International Alumnus of the Year 2010 – ResearchProfessor Max Lu, The University of Queensland

Removing the Barriers and Investing in the Future
Queensland ready to welcome international students
Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for TradeThe Honourable Stephen Robertson18/01/2011
Queensland’s world-class international education and training institutions are ready to welcome students for the start of the 2011 academic year.
Minister for Trade Stephen Robertson said educational institutions have advised that most classes will commence as scheduled after last week’s floods.
“We are open for business again and look forward to welcoming international students to our State for the first semester of 2011,” Mr Robertson said.
For information on education and training institutions visit Study Queensland or Australian Education International and for information on studying in Brisbane visit Study Brisbane.

State University Partnership Benefits
Linkages to Smart State Strategies
Profiling and branding through “Study Queensland”
Increased global awareness of UQ capabilities
Opportunity to shape government international education policies

State University Partnership Benefits
Access to timely market intelligence
Introduction to key contacts, networks
Harness government to government relationships
Professional development for staff

Future Challenges State-University Partnerships
Financial – post GFC (and floods!)
Maturing international education sector
Increased competition - globally

State – University Partnerships
Thank You
Any Questions?
Andrew Everett
Director, UQ International
University of Queensland
Email: a.everett@uq.edu.au

Professionalising International Education in Australia
Stephen Connelly
DVC International and Development
RMIT University
President
IEAA

RMIT University©2011
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Origins
Australia’s full fee-paying international student program - Quiz question #1
Who was going to do the work?
University staff from other areas
Administrators, publications officers, faculty, student advisors dealing with domestic students ‘thrown together’ into newly formed international offices
Professional affiliations
These staff brought their professional affiliations - including experience of conferences, professional development etc. - with them

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First steps - the role of IDP
Approach to markets
Understanding country and student requirements
Professional practice and professional development
industry briefings, conferences and workshops
First IDP workshopOverseas Students: New Approaches and Practices held in Canberra. Quiz question #2. Now known as AIEC. Quiz question #3.
industry research
targeted publications on current themes and issues
specialist professional groupings
codes of practice
The papers from the second Conference in 1988, which focused on institutional responses to the new opportunities presented by overseas students, were collected into a publication Overseas Students: Policy and Practice, amongst the earliest documentation of the impact of full-fee paying international students in Australia.

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Industry research
Early to mid 1990s
IDP began to undertake industry wide research, first funded by DEET and later undertaken specifically for the Conference and funded by IDP itself.
IDP’s research effort led by Dorothy Davis, who also had responsibility for the AIEC. Research seen to be an integral and important part of what the Conference should provide the industry and the practitioners in it.
First IDP research study on international curriculum in Australian universities, followed by a landmark study on internationalization in Australian higher education. The latter resulted from collaboration with researchers Hans de Wit and Jane Knight.
Other research commissioned for the Conference or developed by IDP included: quality issues in transnational education; Australians studying abroad; online education; emerging markets; and outcomes of international education including comparative performance of international and domestic students.

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Early professional groupings
ELICOS Australia late 1980s - English Australia
Schools - Vision International - 1994
MELCOS and OSDU - Quiz question #4
Universities
OSAN 1989 - ISANA
National Association of Directors of International Offices - NADIO
Australian International Educators Association - AIEA
Australian Universities International Directors Forum - AUIDF
State based groups
CANDIP
Victorian International Directors Committee – VIDC
Queensland International Directors Forum - QIDF
Vocational Education and Training
Australian TAFE International Network - ATIN
Victorian TAFE International - Quiz question #5

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Current peak bodies & AIEC
International Education Association Australia
Australian Council of Private Education and Training
English Australia
Independent Schools Council of Australia
TAFE Directors Australia
Universities Australia - DVC/PVC International Committee
Council of Private Higher Education - Quiz question #6
AIEC
1300 delegates, 3rd largest IE conference in the world
More quiz questions!!!

International Education Association Australia
Association incorporated in 2004
Associations Act, formal constitution
Member services – over 1100 members
Special Interest Groups – TNE, Mobility, IoC, Marketing and Communications
Professional Development
Annual Calendar
AIEC pre-conference workshops
Research committee
Major projects
Industry awards
Advocacy and public policy
Alliance of peak bodies
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International Learning Mobility:
Trends in Australia
Dawn Koban
Manager, La Trobe Abroad
Chair, IEAA Mobility SIG

Overview
Phases of internationalisation in International Learning Mobility in Australia
Current landscape & national trends
Institutional
Government
Industry
Challenges to expanding International Learning Mobility in Australia
Future developments

Three Phases of Internationalisation of Australian Higher Education: Student Mobility
Molony, J. (2010) Curricular and Extra-Curricular Programs Supporting Improved International Learning Mobility Experiences: An Emerging Trend in Australia. Centre for the Study of Higher Education. University of Melbourne.

Australian Universities International Directors Forum (AUIDF)
Representation on a national scale
Commissions national benchmarking annually AUIDF survey
AUIDF National Survey
Comparable to the US Open Doors Survey Data
International Learning Mobility first included 2005
From 2009 included on annual basis

AUDIF 2009 Data
36 Aus universities participated
15,058 students at all levels undertook international study experiences
246,877 completions at all levels
6.1% of all student completions in 2009
Increase from 4.7% in 2007
Olsen, A. (2010) AUIDF Mobility Benchmark Report

Access by Australian Students
110,185 domestic UG completions with 9,703 UG students
participating in international study experience
8.8% of domestic UG completions in 2009
up from 5.8% in 2007
Comparable to the US Open Doors Data in 2009 reporting 10.1%
3,982 PG research completions with 2,283 PG research students
participating in international study experience (17 Universities)
57.3% of PG completions in 2009
Figure is up from 36.9% in 2007

Fields of Education
Reported the field of education for 14,140 international study experiences
Management and Commerce (19%) and Society and Culture (18%)

Destination
Reported destination for 14,783 international study experiences
36.6% Europe; 32.2% Asia; 22% Americas

Australian Funding Sources
for Student Mobility
Table constructed using data from (Olsen & Molony, 2010)

Current Landscape and Trends
Institutional
International Learning Mobility is an initiative written into the strategic plans of Australian Universities
Firm targets are being set
Creation of curricular & extra-curricular programs supporting improved international learning mobility
Involvement of more faculty in mobility – institutional cultural shift
Shorter and more flexible program development – emphasis on practical learning
VET sector – increased focus on mobility

Government
Increased scholarships for international learning mobility
Increased OS HELP loans
Diversifying scholarship scheme to include short term programs
Contributed funding and support for benchmarking studies
Supported the VET Outbound Mobility Toolkit

Industry
Establishment of outbound service provider (AIM Overseas)
Newly established IEAA SIG
Value of International Learning Mobility is being recognised by Australian employers
Annual Outbound Mobility Forum – inaugural Forum 2007
Collaboration with comparable industry groups in the EU
Annual Australian Exchange Fair Circuit

IEAA – Outbound Mobility SIG
Purpose of the OSM SIG:The SIG aims to act as the prime Australian forum for discussion, debate, research and the disseminationof information and models of best practice in thearea of outbound student mobility.
Activities and Support- Professional Development: workshops, Annual Forum- Networking: state-based groups, meetings- Communications: web, list serv - Research - Annual Australian Exchange Fair Circuit

Exchange Fair Circuit
Exchange Fair Dates:
28 March – 12 April
Outbound Mobility Forum
“Managing Growth”
8 April
Hosted by the University of Technology Sydney

Challenges to expand International Learning Mobility
Insufficient data collection
Lack of awareness from Aus students – moving away from ‘gap year’ mentality
Language and cultural barriers
Access of programs
Cost

Future Trends
Sector is committed to developing mechanisms for measuring outcomes and data collection
Institutions will continue to create innovative programs that internationalise the curriculum
Australian students will increasingly seek out more outcomes based international experiences – professional based outcomes
Further collaboration with comparable industry bodies in the US and the EU
Increased diversity in short term programming
Further International Learning Mobility focused research

Contact us
Mark Darby
Australian Education International
Mark.darby@dfat.gov.au
Jennie Lang
Jennie.Lang@unsw.edu.au
Richard Henry
R.Henry@unsw.edu.au
Andrew Everett
The University of Queensland
A.Everett@uq.edu.au
Stephen Connelly
RMIT University
Stephen.Connelly@rmit.edu.au
Dawn Koban
La Trobe University
D.Koban@latrobe.edu.au

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