Exploring Factors Influencing Student Study Abroad Destination Choice

Determinants of study abroad decisions among Indian students: a PLS approach

“…This finding confirms the outcomes of previous studies (Eder et al, 2010;Maringe, 2006;Petruzzellis and Romanazzi, 2010;Soo and Elliott, 2008;Soutar and Turner, 2002) that institutional factors such as university reputation, academic quality, university partnership with corporate firms, international exposure and opportunity to work are some of the influential factors in students' choice to study abroad. Reputation of a university is assessed by student satisfaction survey that later acts as an ambassador.…”

Impact of Globalization on Nigeria Education System: Challenges in the New Millennium

“…This study agrees with the findings in many literatures that the country choice of Nigeria students is a combination of the interaction of micro (private) and macro (public) dynamics of the individual and the countries involved ( Chen & Zimitat, 2006;Li & Bray 2007;Davidson & Wang 2008;Vo et. al.2009;Eder et al, 2010).…”

“…In Nigeria case quota system admission policy of universities, mind set to relocate from the home country, limited areas of study and specialization at home universities are some of the visible factors pushing students outward. Other push factors according to extent literature are: fewer world class institutions, lack of doctoral and postdoctoral programs (Altbach, 2004), limited availability of specialization (Altbach, 2004;Safahieh & Singh, 2006), limited access to funding and poor career prospects (Altbach, 2004;Maringe & Carter, 2007;Vo et al, 2009;Eder et al, 2010;Jack & Schapper, 2012). In Nigeria context, some of the factors are similar with only some peculiarities of African continent such as inconsistence National policy on education discussed above, political instability, poverty and unemployment, insecurity and the unpleasant Education atmosphere at home which are direct consequences of policy inconsistences and poor implementation.…”

“…In the country's perspective general macro-economic issues such as security, cost of living, level of infrastructural development, visa policy, religion, weather condition, culture/ people and the image of the destination are the first considerations (Veloutsou et al, 2005;Arambewela, 2003;International Development Programs (IDP), 1995). Then the university's attributes which are the micro-economic variables of the potential student like prestige, reputation, study programs, tuition fees, supporting services, learning environment, quality of teaching, teaching techniques and skills, status of the certificate and serenity of the university environment (Eder et al,2010;Vo et al, 2009;Smith et al, 2002;Townley, 2001;Geall, 2000;DETYA, 2000;Burke, 1986).There are no literatures to support why Nigerian students choose their study destination and or institution; however, most of the analyzed factors are justifications for an average Nigeria student to study in a country. Maringe and Carter (2007) study on African students in United Kingdom concluded that Africans which Nigeria represent used higher education as a training ground for leadership positions when they return home.…”

Identities and Subjectivities

“…In some cases, foreign students are personally motivated to learn the language of the host country when their decision to relocate stems from a desire to be exposed to a new culture and an attraction to the country's lifestyle (Eder et al 2010). However, there are significant differences between these two groups.…”