The Dependency of Australian and UK Higher Education on China and India: The Case for ASEAN Diversification
In a Race to Diversify, will Australia or the UK be the victor?
It has become apparent that the dependence on both Australian and UK universities on students from China and India has become a significant risk management issue for International education, in their efforts to diversify and mitigate such risks ASEAN presents the most obvious region to focus recruitment efforts, that said many established markets such as Malaysia are actually reducing their outflow of students to the UK and Australia. How should universities address this downward trend and, in a race to diversify, will Australia or the UK win out?
The world of higher education has long been shaped by the flows of international students, with Australia Canada, the United Kingdom (UK) and USA being the most popular destinations for students and now China entering the fray. For decades, outward student mobility from China and India have been the driving forces behind the success of international education, with thousands of students moving to English speaking study destinations each year in search of quality education. However, as the world enters a new era of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting policy landscapes, and changing economic conditions, the over-reliance on China and India presents significant risks.
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