International student mobility and its broad impact on destination countries: A review and agenda for future research

Abstract

The literature on international student mobility (ISM) has recently proliferated across diverse fields, reflecting its multifaceted connections with higher education institutions, business, and industry. This paper reviews existing research to examine what is known on ISM in higher education to determine future directions. The paper provides an in-depth, systematic review of articles published over the past decade to obtain an overview of ISM’s antecedents, decisions, and outcomes. The theories, contexts, and methods employed in the paper to gain this understanding are also explained. Knowledge gaps are highlighted regarding international students’ diverse participation and their impacts on host countries. Finally, research directions are proposed to reveal ISM’s role and potential at the nexus of higher education and industry. This paper adds to existing research by adding insights into student mobility in higher education.

The Crucial Role of EWOM: Mediating the Impact of Marketing Mix Strategies on International Students’ Study Destination Decision

“…Yang & Li, 2019). Additionally, to its impact on international student enrollment patterns, EWOM also influences international students’ perceptions of a destination country and their choice of study destination (Luo, 2023; Zhang & Li, 2015). For instance, positive EWOM about the quality of education, the safety and security of the destination, and the availability of support services for international students can enhance the appeal of a destination to international students (Mavondo & Li, 2015).…”