Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation
India’s higher education sector faces significant challenges in attracting international students, evidenced by hosting less than 1 % of globally mobile students despite substantial efforts to increase this number. This study explores critical barriers preventing international students from choosing...
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| description | India’s higher education sector faces significant challenges in attracting international students, evidenced by hosting less than 1 % of globally mobile students despite substantial efforts to increase this number. This study explores critical barriers preventing international students from choosing India as their destination, including financial constraints, safety concerns, and cultural integration issues. It also assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these decisions and examines the potential of online education as an alternative. Findings reveal that inadequate financial support and safety concerns are primary deterrents, with varying impacts across educational levels and regions. Recommendations include enhancing financial aid, improving safety measures, fostering cultural integration, and leveraging online education. Addressing these issues is crucial for India to align with global education trends and improve its international appeal. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c9ba95bc19a94eb38e97db20594b7b9e2025-08-20T02:52:08ZengElsevierResearch in Globalization2590-051X2024-12-01910024710.1016/j.resglo.2024.100247Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigationTarun Bhatara0Pooja Khanna1Corresponding author.; Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, IndiaMittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, IndiaIndia’s higher education sector faces significant challenges in attracting international students, evidenced by hosting less than 1 % of globally mobile students despite substantial efforts to increase this number. This study explores critical barriers preventing international students from choosing India as their destination, including financial constraints, safety concerns, and cultural integration issues. It also assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these decisions and examines the potential of online education as an alternative. Findings reveal that inadequate financial support and safety concerns are primary deterrents, with varying impacts across educational levels and regions. Recommendations include enhancing financial aid, improving safety measures, fostering cultural integration, and leveraging online education. Addressing these issues is crucial for India to align with global education trends and improve its international appeal.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590051X2400056XIndian educationGlobal mobilityStudy in IndiaIndian universitiesOverseas educationStudent recruitment |
| spellingShingle | Tarun Bhatara Pooja Khanna Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation Research in Globalization Indian education Global mobility Study in India Indian universities Overseas education Student recruitment |
| title | Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation |
| title_full | Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation |
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| title_short | Rationales behind international students’ not selecting India as an education destination – An empirical investigation |
| title_sort | rationales behind international students not selecting india as an education destination an empirical investigation |
| topic | Indian education Global mobility Study in India Indian universities Overseas education Student recruitment |
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