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The international student experience… a view from EuropeUniversities UK – International Unit - 9th June 2015
Kathleen Van Heule
Senior staff member Internationalisation
LanguageWordingMeaning
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English by native speakers in the world
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English learners proficiency
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English most common foreign language in the EU
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International students
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International Students
• those who have crossed borders for the purpose of study
• those who are not residents of their country of study or those who received their prior education in another country (UNESCO Institute for Statistics, OECD and Eurostat)
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International students - inbound
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Inbound students by country since 2009 (EC 2013)
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International students - enrolled
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Our interest in international students
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Impact of international students oninstitutional level:
Alternative revenue stream
“The academic mobility made possible by our increasingly borderless academic world will, like other kinds of free trade, bring widespread economic benefits, along with intellectual
ferment and tremendous opportunities for individuals.”
The Economist , August 2010
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Impact of international students oninstitutional level:
Curriculum development
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Impact of international students oninstitutional level:
Skilled staff
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Impact of international students oninstitutional level:
reputation
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Impact of international students oninstitutional level:
Internationalisation at home – I@H
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International students: yes or no?
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• What is your context > SWOT– Funding – Legislation– Government – Students
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International students: yes or no.
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Contact
Kathleen Van Heule
Education Office
Senior Staff Internationalisation
Geraard de Duivelstraat 5
BE – 9000 Gent
www.hogent.be
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