Non-Anglo education destinations are increasingly figuring in international students’ plans, with around half now considering countries where English is not the predominant language, new research suggests.
A survey of some 5,800 current and prospective students, conducted in March and April, has found that 49 per cent had weighed up alternative study locations in Europe and Asia.
The paper, by Australian-founded educational services giant IDP, found that 21 per cent of the mainly Asian respondents had considered pursuing degrees in Germany – putting it on par with New Zealand, and five percentage points ahead of Ireland, as a study option.
China and France had each been considered by 12 per cent of respondents, with the Netherlands and Singapore each attracting interest from 11 per cent. Six per cent had contemplated the United Arab Emirates, with a similar proportion considering Malaysia.
The findings align with perceptions that the so-called big four education destinations – Australia, Canada, the UK and the US – are losing their market dominance.
