The document analyzes trends in global mobility based on data from over 168,000 international students since 2007. It highlights the motivations for studying abroad, such as improving language skills, career prospects, and selecting universities with better reputations. Additionally, it notes a shift in student preferences towards traditional delivery and the increasing use of social media for educational purposes.

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Transnational
Student Insight:
Trends in Global Mobility
Data from over 168,000 students
collected since 2007 shows what
drives international students
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DOWNWARD TRENDS
UPWARD TRENDS
CONSISTENT TRENDS
Improve my English
Safe country to live in
Learn a new language
Improve career prospects
University Reputation
Course not offered at home
Internationally recognised qualification
Why do international students study overseas?
20082007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
How has the international student changed over time?
Most prefer Traditional delivery
but more are selecting TNE
A consistent 36%
previously studied overseas
Most now use social media
EDUCATION
INTELLIGENCE