What attracts mainland Chinese students to Australian higher education?
The most important factors motivating Chinese students to study in Australia are future migration opportunities after graduation, Australia’s high quality of education, and competitive lower tuition fees and cost of living.
Why do Asians study in Australia?
A Melbourne University study based on interviews with the Chinese students found they had largely come to Australia to increase their employability at home.
Is China good for international students?
A new report published this week by Student.com spotlights China as a fast-growing destination for international education. The report notes that last year a record-breaking 398,000 international students flocked to study in China, making it the world’s third most popular destination (behind the US and UK).
Why do Chinese come to Australia?
It was the increasing demand for cheap labour after convict transportation ceased in the 1840s that led to much larger numbers of Chinese men arriving as indentured labourers, to work as shepherds for private landowners and the Australian Agricultural Company.
Why does Australia have Chinese students?
Chinese student migration to Australia is a very large source of revenue, generating a significant percentage of the overseas student revenue for the tertiary education sector. Estimates by Deloitte in 2014–15 placed the total value of international student migration to Australia at 18.8 billion.
Which Australian university has the most international students?
RMIT University
The universities with the highest international student numbers are RMIT University (RMIT) with over 26,000 international students, Monash University with more than 22,000 international students, and Curtin University with approximately 15,000 international students.
How many Chinese live in Australia?
The latest Census in 2016 recorded 509,555 China-born people in Australia, an increase of 59.8 per cent from the 2011 Census.
What are the risks of being a Chinese student in Australia?
“The risks are primarily financial,” Associate Professor Babones said. “Australian universities have treated Chinese students as the cash cows of the international student market. They’ve relied on Chinese students for their expansion and funding.”
Are Chinese students in Australia being monitored for dissident behaviour?
In June, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Fairfax Media reported that the Chinese embassy in Australia had “orchestrated” Chinese student organisations to hold a rally welcoming China’s Premier Li Keqiang. The report also claimed that Chinese students in Australia were being monitored for dissident behaviour.
Are Australian universities too dependent on international students for revenue?
A new report reveals top-tier Australian universities are highly dependent on international students for revenue, with even a small decline in Chinese students threatening dire consequences. Skip to main content ABC News Homepage
What is it like to be a Chinese international student?
Chinese international students in Australia are a group of young people who have their sights fixed in two directions: one here in Australia, and the other in China. This dual stance offers opportunities as well as dangers.