Research Article · Vol. 20, No. 1 (2021) · pp. 24-43
Peer reviewed — at least two external reviewers, single-anonymised. Editorial process
The Southern World as a Destination of International Students: an Analysis of 50 Tertiary Education Institutions in Vietnam
- Hiep-Hung Pham — Center for Research and Practice on Education, Phu Xuan University
- Quan-Hoang Vuong — Scientific Council on Basic Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities, National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED)
- Thi-Kieu-Trang Dong — Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agricultural and Rural Development
- Tien-Trung Nguyen — Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research, Duy Tan University
- Manh-Toan Ho — Centre for Interdisciplinary Social Research, Phenikaa University
- Thu-Trang Vuong — Sciences Po Paris
- Anh-Duc Hoang — Center for Education Research and Development EdLab Asia
- Mai-Huong Nguyen — Ministry of Science and Technology
Published Jun 30, 2021 · https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2021.20.1.024
Abstract
Traditionally, students from the Southern world tend to cross their national borders to study abroad. However, in recent times, we have observed a trend in which more and more students, both full-time and short-term, select Southern countries as destinations for overseas education. This paper contributes to the sparse literature on the above phenomenon, examining the case of Vietnam. We surveyed 50 universities and colleges about their international student profiles (including statistics and nationalities) and their strategies for attracting international students. The findings of this study provide implications for Vietnam's policymakers and university/college leaders and other Southern countries when implementing the internationalization of tertiary education.
Keywords:international studentstudent mobilityinternationalizationNorth-South student mobilitySouth-South student mobilityVietnam