ICEF Monitor – Survey says post-study work options a major factor in choice of destination

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21 Sep 2015

Short on time? Here are the highlights:

• In an international survey of 45,000 prospective international students, 90% cited employment outcomes as a primary driver of their interest in study abroad
• The survey report draws a direct linkage between the students’ expected employment outcomes, immigration policy, and the competitiveness of host countries
• The UK is highlighted as an example where more restricted post-study work opportunities are undermining competitiveness – a third of the students who consider the UK eventually choose another study destination; a third of those who do so cite limited work opportunities as the main factor in their choice

 

“Read the full article on ICEF Monitor” – Source: http://monitor.icef.com/2015/09/survey-says-post-study-work-options-a-major-factor-in-choice-of-destination/